Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture is a wonderful way to help keep money in the local economy, eat better, more nutritious food and reduce our carbon footprint. There are many farmers that offer CSA sign-up during the winter and early spring months, which does require money up front, however the return is worth it. Eating fresh, local, organic foods is the best thing you can do for your health and the environment. Of course there are risks, such as crop loss due to weather and other issues... my farmer has lost 90% of his tomato crop (5,000 lbs) due to the rain and lack of sun in the early part of the summer... but chances are if one crop has done bad, others will do great... cucumbers and peppers. The benefits of becoming a member of a CSA greatly out-weigh the negatives. Kentucky has deep roots in agriculture and these roots should be celebrated. By supporting a local farmer, not only can one further support the tradition of farming, but one can better their health and the environment as well.

Here is a site that has more information regarding CSAs, as well as offers information on how to become a member of a CSA in your region.

http://www.localharvest.org/csa/