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Posted on: 9 March 2023

If you have ever been to a farmer's market or considered ways to get more fresh and local produce, you may have come across Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) deliveries or boxes. These programs allow you to pay a set price and periodically receive fresh produce from farms near you. It's a great way to get access to local produce that you might otherwise not be able to access. There are a lot of great reasons to subscribe to a CSA box, including the following.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

One great side effect of getting a CSA box delivered is that you are significantly reducing your carbon footprint. Most of the food that we get from grocery stores comes from international farms and it takes a lot of energy to get where you are. Investing in local farms and getting a CSA box can help reduce the strain that you put on the planet's resources and get you some great food at the same time!

Enjoy Fresh Produce

It might seem just as easy to get fresh produce from your local big-box store, you haven't truly had fresh produce until you've had it directly from the farm that it was grown on. It makes a significant difference and can make cooking and eating even very simple meals so much better. The freshness of getting produce from local farms is completely unmatched.

Have Fun Eating

Getting a CSA box can just be a lot of fun to use, an enjoyable experience for those cooking and eating. Being able to try new foods and produce that you might not otherwise—whether it's completely new vegetables, or heirloom varieties you might not have access to—can be a real treat. CSA boxes also naturally help you eat seasonally, which can help you feel more connected to the world around you.

Support Local Farms

Fresh produce delivered from your local farmer isn't only delicious, but it's a great way to support your community and local farmers. Supporting your community helps to keep local businesses and farmers going, bringing character and unity to your community. Small farms have it hard, now more than ever, and they can use the help from you and others who are excited to get fresh produce. 

Simplify Meal Planning

Coming up with recipes every week can get exhausting or repetitive, but a CSA box can help alleviate some of that stress. Having the produce chosen for you can help you branch out from some of your traditional recipes and routines. At the same time, it can help to dramatically simplify your weekly meal planning.

Contact a local organic vegetable CSA delivery service to learn more.