This weekend, we saw firsthand what “Community” means in regards to Community Supported Agriculture. As part of our CSA membership, besides receiving heaping boxes of fresh, naturally grown produce each week, CSA members have the opportunity to take part in regularly scheduled CSA workdays. Basic CSA membership include a commitment to three, 4-hour work shifts chosen …
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I don’t know about you, but it has been my experience that nearly everything is harder than it looks and projects seem to always end up taking longer and costing more than expected. Call it one of Dave’s General Facts of LIfe. We think a shed will cost $400 to build, because that’s what the …
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So what’s the big deal about buying local? I mean, are locally grown vegetables and fruits better for me, my community and the environment? Can’t I just buy certified organic produce at the supermarket and feel good about my buying habits? Let me try to explain in a short list why buying locally grown produce …
Kansas City, want to change your eating habits to include more healthy vegetables? Research says that one easy way to eat healthier is to join a CSA. A scientific study proves that CSA membership has beneficial effects on participant’s eating habits. The study was conducted by the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems researching Community Supported Agriculture …
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