Every year about this time, I start thinking “Hmmm… maybe this is the year to try out a CSA.” We haven’t done it yet – still haven’t convinced the rest of the family that the upfront investment is really a better deal – but I am thinking about local, fresh food options that will be available to us in just a few months time.
If you’re still buying produce, dairy products, and/or meat from the grocery store primarily, and want to explore options for fresher, more local food, it turns out Google probably isn’t your best bet. Rather, Heather Callaghan explains to Activist Post writer Brandon Turbeville how to find those nearby family farms with online resources created especially for them… and for those of us who like our veggies straight out of the ground.
Know of other good resources for finding local farms, and farm-fresh food distribution outlets? Share them with us in the comments.
20 Places to Find Local Food and Family Farms Near You (via www.activistpost.com)
Heather Callaghan Activist Post As demand for local and raw goods continue to rise, more people are asking – where do I find local organic? Where do I find raw milk and join a herd share? Where are the farmers markets, co-ops and stands? Activist Post…
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