These days, you have more options for supporting local farmers and food producers than just being a loyal customer at the weekend farmer's market. You can invest in upcoming bounty by signing up for a share in a CSA before the growing season gets started. CSA stands for "community supported agriculture, " and it's a growing trend among consumers who like to get their Missouri Local Produce from small-scale local farmers.
The idea is pretty simple. Farms who are offering a CSA will sell shares in their upcoming growing year. There is a set number, and when they're sold, that is it. So for example, a small farm may sell 10 CSA shares for a year. If you buy one, you will get a tenth of their crop for the year.
Look out for home foods- It will be near impossible for home supplies to fulfill 100 percent your needs therefore when you do go to the supermarket look for foods that are grown and produced in your own country. Home farmers- Many farmer shops are now beginning to pop all over the place, and these are one of the best places to get home food direct from the source. There is nothing as satisfying as knowing exactly where the food you are buying is coming from. You will find a good variety of different foods, and these will be fresh produce straight from the land.
Farmers markets- Home farming associations hold markets on a regular basis where home farmers can sell their home produce direct to the public. This is a great way to buy home quality food and meet your home suppliers. Make sure you get there early as these farmers markets are very popular as they say, 'the early bird catches the worm.'
By making your purchase in the spring, you are investing in the farmer and sharing some of his risks. It's a great way to support small farms with this approach, even more so than just being a good customer at a conventional market. You commit to the whole year and pay up front. It's a good deal for him (or her) as well as you.
Buying regionally also supports your regional community because almost twice as much money stays in your community when you buy from regional vendors. This means that tax dollars stay regional, more of your neighbors are hired to work regionally, and more businesses can stay in business because of your patronage.
And don't think you're out of luck because you live in a big city. Many farmers who are on the outskirts of major cities will target the downtown dwellers for their wares this way. Health food stores are common drop-off points, so you can still have your share of farmer goodness even when there are no farms to be found for miles.
We all look forward to locally grown food at the peak of summer for restaurant menus or entertaining at home. Whether its from the Farmer's Market or a special experience with a roadside stand selling sun drenched food still warm from the fields.
The idea is pretty simple. Farms who are offering a CSA will sell shares in their upcoming growing year. There is a set number, and when they're sold, that is it. So for example, a small farm may sell 10 CSA shares for a year. If you buy one, you will get a tenth of their crop for the year.
Look out for home foods- It will be near impossible for home supplies to fulfill 100 percent your needs therefore when you do go to the supermarket look for foods that are grown and produced in your own country. Home farmers- Many farmer shops are now beginning to pop all over the place, and these are one of the best places to get home food direct from the source. There is nothing as satisfying as knowing exactly where the food you are buying is coming from. You will find a good variety of different foods, and these will be fresh produce straight from the land.
Farmers markets- Home farming associations hold markets on a regular basis where home farmers can sell their home produce direct to the public. This is a great way to buy home quality food and meet your home suppliers. Make sure you get there early as these farmers markets are very popular as they say, 'the early bird catches the worm.'
By making your purchase in the spring, you are investing in the farmer and sharing some of his risks. It's a great way to support small farms with this approach, even more so than just being a good customer at a conventional market. You commit to the whole year and pay up front. It's a good deal for him (or her) as well as you.
Buying regionally also supports your regional community because almost twice as much money stays in your community when you buy from regional vendors. This means that tax dollars stay regional, more of your neighbors are hired to work regionally, and more businesses can stay in business because of your patronage.
And don't think you're out of luck because you live in a big city. Many farmers who are on the outskirts of major cities will target the downtown dwellers for their wares this way. Health food stores are common drop-off points, so you can still have your share of farmer goodness even when there are no farms to be found for miles.
We all look forward to locally grown food at the peak of summer for restaurant menus or entertaining at home. Whether its from the Farmer's Market or a special experience with a roadside stand selling sun drenched food still warm from the fields.
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