Buying Local

Spring is just around the corner! Are you ready? It's time to think about joining a local community supported agriculture farm delivery or CSA. There are so many popping up, even in central Indiana! I love supporting local farmers. There is a conflict between local and organic choices in the winter time. You have to make your own decision on that one. For some it's more important to have no pesticides and GMO's than it is to conserve gas consumption with transporting from Florida or California in the winter. You can try to limit those choices by eating in season. But, it's not easy to make that transition overnight. It often takes time to get to know the seasons again and what grows during them in your area and what is available over the winter. But, it can be fun and a great learning experience! Try to learn a bit each year about how to blanch and freeze, can or having a cool place to store root veggies. Get the family involved! It's good for you and for your local economy!