06/06/2025
CSAs are awesome. But they also aren't for everybody. Schedules, dietary preferences, and life situations all influence how and where you get your food. However, if you're looking for a way to change things up in the kitchen or are seeking a regular way to keep your dollars in the local economy, then a CSA could be a fun and fulfilling way to get your groceries.
Considering participating in a CSA this year? A few things to consider:
🫐 Be sure the geographical proximity of the pickup location for whichever CSA you choose is convenient to wherever you go about your daily life. If picking up your CSA is inconvenient, you may be less likely to take full advantage of it. The goal is to work a CSA into your existing routine.
🫐 Expect to try new things. There may be weeks where you have no idea how you could possibly eat that many greens. Start saving recipes. Make a plan for what to do with excess or unwanted ingredients. Subscribing to a CSA is a commitment to being open to doing and trying things a little differently.
🫐 Be kind to your farmers. Unpredictable things happen in farming. Sometimes your CSA doesn't turn out to be what you thought it would be and that's ok. Some CSAs have more flexibility than others as far as share sizes and variety go, so ask lots of questions on the front end about what to expect but offer a little grace if things don't work out as perfectly as you thought they would.
🫐 If you're so inclined, document your CSA journey and share it with your friends. Take pictures of the things you prepare with ingredients from your CSA. Post them online and tag the farm. Participating in a CSA is a community experience that can be fulfilling to share to with others.
What would you add to this list? 👇
