I don't want to make it an ad. But I just want ppl to know about the idea of CSA, Community Supported Agriculture system.
As far as I know, there are only two CSA farms in metro Vancouver area.
The UBC one (which I heard is hard to get into) or the Nathan Creek Farm which I have been getting my veggies in the summer from for the past 2 years. And this year, I am sharing the weekly bin with 2 friends. (we think that 1/3 bin is good for a couple)
This is not a usual concept but I like the idea of having organic local vegetables and at the same time support local farming. In short, find out on your own if you are interested. pm me and I can try to answer some questions.
I think I will start taking pictures of the weekly basket/bin this year. This will give ppl some idea of what they get from a $500 + $100 development fund bin for 20 weeks in the summer.
my coworker is off to France and Norway for vacation. So I am sharing the first few bins with my 1 friend only. Usually the first few bins have less vegetables. As you can see, a full bin later in the summer is enough for 3 couples to share.
no choice. It's like you partly own the farm so you eat whatever is harvest from the farm that week. For each couple it's about $10 per week.
But I am not sure if it's actually 20 weeks.. I should keep better track of the number of delivery this year.
btw I think it's too late to join this year. They were still accepting new members in April when I posted. But well, I am just hoping this post will give ppl some idea of what CSA is. I just found out that Vij is also getting from the CSA (most likely for home use)
they taste better! But well... I don't know if everyone can tell the difference. They are not only organic but they are freshly picked/cut from the soil the day before the delivery. So they last longer in the fridge. I found most veggies taste sweeter. I can't wait to try out the potato!
發表於 2009-4-19 00:07
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I should keep better track of the number of delivery this year.