Hungry For Some Local Foods?

With all of this discussion of local foods on our blog it's a wonder if you're not hungry yet!  If you're not already familiar with some local markets, CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) or coops, we've got some great sites for you.

When we started looking for local foods in our neck of the woods, my wife & I found two great websites that steered us in the right direction.  For starters, the Massachusetts Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association, an organization composed of farmers & consumers raising awareness of organic and minimal waste issues, has a list compiled of local CSA's on their website.  LocalHarvest.org, begun by a software engineer who was passionate about the local food movement, not only covers the local food on a nationwide scale but also provides a handy way to search specific to products--so whether you're looking for local wool for knitting or raw milk, this site's got you covered.

If you're wanting to move beyond fruits & veg, you can even find some great local CSA's that will provide meat and seafood options such as the 5 lb. or 10 lb. beef and pork shares from the Austin Brothers Valley Farm or the whole fish/fillet fish options from Cape Ann Fresh Catch.  While they're not delivered straight to your door there's plenty of pick up options available that may be convenient for you.

And for those of you who already enjoy a fruit, veg, or meat share please tell us--what is your favorite CSA or coop?

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