SOCIAL: CSA recommendations

[Samantha Pitts]

I have to put a (belated) plug in for my CSA, Eatwell Farm.  I love  
their box, plus they also use recycled vegetable oil for their  
irrigation pump, biodiesel for the delivery truck, and they are  
working to convert the tractor.  In comparison, one of the other  
organic farms uses 50,000 gallons of diesel a year.  They are not yet  
fossil fuel independent, but they are working on it and update us  
regularly.  In addition, they promote other sustainable  
organizations, such as Peddle Express, a bicycle delivery  
organization.  If you are able to host a pickup site, they will give  
you a free box, I think, and they are looking for more locations.

Well, that's my rant.

Samantha


On Mar 16, 2006, at 9:08 PM, Kathe wrote:

>  Hi Social-ites!
>
> At Deep's suggestion, I wanted to let you know which
> CSA's people recommended:
>
> Capay Organics 'Farm Fresh to You' got two votes
>
> http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/fftoyou_info.html
>
> and
>
> Terra Firma Farm got one
>
> http://www.terrafirmafarm.com/
>
> And I also located a site where you can type in your
> zip code or city and locate nearby CSA's, farms,
> farmers' markets, restaurants, etc. Very cool!
>
> http://www.localharvest.org/
>
> And in case you're curious which CSA I chose, I'm
> going to try Farm Fresh to You because of their
> variety of fruits and veggies and they will deliver to
> my home. Terra Firma looked great too, but
> unfortunately they don't have pick-up sites in Marin.
>
> Best,
> Kathe
>
>
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