I personally have never participated in a CSA, but I am intrigued by the idea. I found this one for the Huntsville area today.
A CSA is where you pay a local farm to deliver (well, you pick it up) fresh produce to you each week during the summer. The benefits are it is local and very fresh (which I prefer 'cause it tastes better).
Doe Run Farm CSA is $795 for a regular share or $495 for a mini share. The program is 18 weeks long, and three additional packages may be added onto your share. There are pick-up locations in Huntsville, Madison and Hampton Cove as well as numerous locations in Tennessee. Applications are on a first come, first serve basis and are due April 1 with payment.
Being the frugal person I am, $44.17/week for produce seems really high to me. I'm not sure how much food comes with a share, so I don't know if this is a good value. Based on the two pictures I saw, it is enough food to split with another family or two (which would make it a better deal)--it's a cardboard box full each week.
Are there any other CSA's in the area?
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