We have been around on the CSA (community supported agriculture) scene for a few years with no luck. We really do like to support local farmers. It is important for so many reasons, but I like to focus on the selfish reasons for a moment and just admit that we enjoy the local farmer’s food because it just tastes better when the vegetables are fresh.
This year we have finally found a CSA that is worth it. For so many years we put up with the meager selection of vegetables in order to support the farmers and we would always hang onto the idea that we might one day get something extraordinary…and usually it just ended up being an extra order of spinach or zucchini. This year however; we signed up with Chimney Rock Farms and they have put together an impressive selection with great quality produce. I get excited for every Wednesday’s pick up. They do trades with regional farmers to increase their selection and they also throw in fruit into the box.
There are probably some other great ones out there, but we are excited to have found one that gives us the food that gets eaten up before next weeks box is picked up.