I had someone who's husband was a 'skeptic' about CSAs ask what I would say, so I thought I'd post what I wrote here...it includes some more information you might be wondering about as a potential or committed customer...
The shares are a bit light in the beginning of the season, and generally get heavier as we go along, with the peak being in Aug. and Sept. It's a fine education in what exactly is *in season* in Idaho each week of the growing season. That said, we'd like to work with folks as much as is reasonably possible...so if there's something in there you really don't like, and we have something else we can replace it with, we'll try to do that, within reason.
CSAs are for those who are a bit adventurous, and don't mind being a little challenged to eat more and different kinds of veggies than they might otherwise. It's also very much about what type of business and agriculture you'd like to support. This is as small, local, and personal as it gets. It's like an investment in a food system that you trust and care about, and where your desires, concerns and feedback will be heard directly by your growers. The returns are not just in food, but in a peace of mind, a unique positive experience, a good feeling about what you are doing and who/what you are supporting. :)
pretty crazy to think about how conditioned we've become to getting just about any crazy old piece of produce any time of the year...and at what cost?!!? would be so refreshing to really get an idea of what is actually sustainable, in season, and actually tasty! you go, girl!
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