I know I owe everyone an update on the garden, and it's coming soon. But something exciting just popped up today that I thought I'd share.
Rob sent me an email at work this morning to let me know that a local CSA we've heard about now has 8 shares available for this year, on a first-come, first-served basis. We quickly checked out their website and found out that Fair Shares is actually a CCSA (Combined Community Supported Agriculture) co-op that combines items from various local, sustainable growers and bakers. Then we looked into what comes with a share, which is:
- for $8/week: 1 lb of humanely raised, hormone-free meat (this could be trout, a whole chicken, beef, pork, ground bison, various sausages, or lamb - we've already arranged for a friend to buy lamb from us, since I despise the stuff)
- for $22/week: 6-8 varieties of produce & herbs (again, the same friend has graciously agreed to buy any extra tomatoes and squash we may have when our garden starts to bear fruit)
- for $5/week: fresh goat or cow milk cheese, whichever is available from the co-op that week
- for $3.75/week: one dozen free-range eggs
- for $4/week: 1 lb of local pasta or a loaf of local bread
- for $8/week: other stuff (coffee, chocolate, peanut butter, honey, or other sundry items)
So, for a grand total of $50/week, we'd get nearly everything we need to eat yummy and healthy meals. I'd guess we'll need to supplement with milk, yogurt, fruit, chocolate, and some bulk grains (for making home-made granola and bread).
I just signed us up, and our fingers are crossed that we'll be accepted to receive a share. Wish us luck - I'll keep you updated!
UPDATE: WE GOT IN - WE PICK UP OUR FIRST SHARE TOMORROW!
