Tag: CSA Programs

The Locavore Challenge Round-Up

We loved participating in the Greener Partners’ Locavore Challenge last month. While we did not do it perfectly, it did allow us to focus more on eating thoughtfully rather than eating conveniently. Here’s a quick round-up of our take-aways: 1) Get the kids involved:  Becoming a Locavore is a great opportunity

The Locavore Challenge: Try Something New – The Bok Choy Post

One of the greatest things about a CSA membership is the access to vegetables that you wouldn’t normally buy at the grocery store.  I’ll admit it, prior to starting this Locavore journey, I was stuck in the routine of the “normal” veggies: lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots…and

Mater Tater! A festival on the farm…

One of my favorite places, Greener Partners Longview Market, was filled with, well, Maters & Taters this weekend.  My friends at the farm asked if I would take some photos during the event…what fun!  Everyone enjoyed the activities, food, contests and company: If you’re local, I highly recommend visiting the

Fresh picked goodness…

We belong to a CSA membership at a local farm. This year was our first time participating in such a program and so far, we are loving it. As an added bonus this week, we got to pick our own blueberries as part of our weekly share. What a great

Friday on the Farm…

Last Friday marked the first pick up for our 2012 CSA season…we were all too excited to get our basket of veggies and visit with the our friends at Longview Market.  Tiny Assistant helped pick our own garlic chives and supervised my selection of carrots and fresh lettuce. She may

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