Have You Ever Bought a Share of the Farm?

Simple Kids wrote a post on your local CSA: Community Supported Agriculture.  I have to say they caught my attention.  We live in such an agricultural state, that it seems a shame not to take advantage of all the farms in our area, and to give them our business!  
Basically, you can buy a "share" or a "1/2 share" of the farm, and depending on what they offer, you get to pick up your organic produce every week directly from the farm.  Thankfully, the farms in our area have different spots for pick-up to make your life easier.  

There are a few different reasons why I like this idea.  First, taken from Simple Kids, is that I want my children to grow up knowing that food does not just come from a box at Costco...and we LOVE Costco.  Second, it stretches me as a home cook.  Whatever veggies or produce they give you is what you have for that week, and I love the idea of cooking with produce I wouldn't normally buy at the store.  Finally, we need healthier snacks around here.  I think overall I do a decent job of keeping our kitchen healthy, but let's be honest, an organic pop-tart sneaks in once in a while.  


Have you ever bought a share of the farm?  If not, would you consider this option?  Do you frequent the farmers market in your neighborhood?  If you are interested in discovering what is available in your area, click HERE and enter your zip code!