Organically grown food

[krusin1]

too many words - can someone give me the cliff's notes version.

Sorry my bad.

Organic = Ok, but expensive.

Normal food = Ok, unless you're very allergic.

Taste = Normal food Ok. Organic food may be better.

[mings]

too many words - can someone give me the cliff's notes version.

Sorry my bad.

Organic = Ok, but expensive.

Normal food = Ok, unless you're very allergic.

Taste = Normal food Ok. Organic food may be better.

mings = happy

thank you

[J.LeP]

The below is from csacenter.org. My daughter and son-in-law run a CSA in Ohio so I have a small vested interest.
John


WHAT IS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)?
CSA is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between local farmers and community members who pay the farmer an annual membership fee to cover the production costs of the farm. In turn, members receive a weekly share of the harvest during the local growing season. The arrangement guarantees the farmer financial support and enables many small- to moderate-scale organic family farms to remain in business. Ultimately, CSA creates "agriculture-supported communities" where members receive a wide variety of foods harvested at their peak of ripeness, flavor and vitamin and mineral content.

As Wendell Berry identifies, "how we eat determines to a considerable extent how the world is used." With this in mind, it is important to remember that the goals of CSA support a sustainable agriculture system which . . .

provides farmers with direct outlets for farm products and ensures fair compensation
encourages proper land stewardship by supporting farmers in transition toward low or no chemical inputs
strengthens local economies by keeping food dollars in local communities
directly links producers with consumers allowing people to have a personal connection with their food and the land on which it was produced
makes nutritious, affordable, wholesome foods accessible and widely available to community members.

There are many kinds of CSA. All include payment in advance at an agreed upon price. In some, members of the community purchase a "share" of the anticipated harvest, while in others they sign up for a predetermined amount of produce over the course of the season. In most cases, this commitment implies a willingness to share with the farmer both the bounty from the land and at least some of the risks involved with production.

In return for fair and guaranteed compensation, consumers receive a variety of freshly picked, (usually organic) vegetables grown and distributed in an economically viable and ecologically responsible manner. Some farms also offer fruit, herbs, flowers and other products. In this way, farmers and members become partners in the production, distribution and consumption of locally grown food.

One fact also to consider, organic food produced with local communities is not the same as organic food transported over long distances. When members obtain food from local farmers, environmental costs associated with the transport, processing and distribution of organic food and the consumption of fossil fuels are significantly reduced. Considering that the organic food available to members was produced locally rather than transported over long distances, the cost to the environment is significantly less.

WHAT IS A SHARE?

A "share" is usually enough to feed a family of four or a couple on a vegetarian diet. Sometimes "half shares" are available. The price of a share for a season varies widely. Depending on each farm's costs of operation, total months of distribution, variety of crops available and productivity of the soil. Most full shares fall with the range of $300 to $600. Actual cost of produce to the member varies, but is generally comparable to prices in the supermarket.

[mings]

The below is from csacenter.org. My daughter and son-in-law run a CSA in Ohio so I have a small vested interest.
John


WHAT IS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)?
CSA is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between local farmers and community members who pay the farmer an annual membership fee to cover the production costs of the farm. In turn, members receive a weekly share of the harvest during the local growing season. The arrangement guarantees the farmer financial support and enables many small- to moderate-scale organic family farms to remain in business. Ultimately, CSA creates "agriculture-supported communities" where members receive a wide variety of foods harvested at their peak of ripeness, flavor and vitamin and mineral content.

As Wendell Berry identifies, "how we eat determines to a considerable extent how the world is used." With this in mind, it is important to remember that the goals of CSA support a sustainable agriculture system which . . .

provides farmers with direct outlets for farm products and ensures fair compensation
encourages proper land stewardship by supporting farmers in transition toward low or no chemical inputs
strengthens local economies by keeping food dollars in local communities
directly links producers with consumers allowing people to have a personal connection with their food and the land on which it was produced
makes nutritious, affordable, wholesome foods accessible and widely available to community members.

There are many kinds of CSA. All include payment in advance at an agreed upon price. In some, members of the community purchase a "share" of the anticipated harvest, while in others they sign up for a predetermined amount of produce over the course of the season. In most cases, this commitment implies a willingness to share with the farmer both the bounty from the land and at least some of the risks involved with production.

In return for fair and guaranteed compensation, consumers receive a variety of freshly picked, (usually organic) vegetables grown and distributed in an economically viable and ecologically responsible manner. Some farms also offer fruit, herbs, flowers and other products. In this way, farmers and members become partners in the production, distribution and consumption of locally grown food.

One fact also to consider, organic food produced with local communities is not the same as organic food transported over long distances. When members obtain food from local farmers, environmental costs associated with the transport, processing and distribution of organic food and the consumption of fossil fuels are significantly reduced. Considering that the organic food available to members was produced locally rather than transported over long distances, the cost to the environment is significantly less.

WHAT IS A SHARE?

A "share" is usually enough to feed a family of four or a couple on a vegetarian diet. Sometimes "half shares" are available. The price of a share for a season varies widely. Depending on each farm's costs of operation, total months of distribution, variety of crops available and productivity of the soil. Most full shares fall with the range of $300 to $600. Actual cost of produce to the member varies, but is generally comparable to prices in the supermarket.

mings = unhappy

too many words again

[buffettbride]

mings = unhappy

too many words again

Food.

Still good.

[mings]

mings = unhappy

too many words again

Food.

Still good.

mings = happy again. Yea... I'm going to go get some food.

[ph4ever]

I'm really getting worried about myself





I'm beginning to thing like Mings on this too many word thing

[mings]

I'm really getting worried about myself





I'm beginning to thing like Mings on this too many word thing

my simple brain can only handle limited syllables at a time.

[Finsupinfla]

Read this book. It talks a lot about the differences between organic and nonorganic foods. It will make you think!