CSAs are alive and well in the Madison area!
The
FairShare CSA Coalition will host its
annual open house at the Monona Terrace, Sunday March 23, from 1:00-4:00 PM. A "CSA"
(Community-Supported Agriculture) is a community venture in which participants
pledge their support for a farm’s food production efforts and, in turn, receive
a share of the product in various installments.
The CSA model has been extended to include (and support) other small
grower/producer products including craft beer, coffee, and seafood.
At the open house, you will be able to chat with farmers and
evaluate the different share options--often weekly or every-other-week
deliveries of seasonal produce, eggs, cheese, honey or meat depending upon
share plan and CSA farm. (And, many of these same folks participate in the area
farmers’ markets).
In addition to supporting a local economy and savoring the
fresh produce, there are some other incentives for students and staff. Many
health plans furnish rebates for CSA participation. Shares can also be
donated to assist families in our community in need. And, less we forget, there are opportunities
to
volunteer and to learn more with
a job or
internship at an area farm or FairShare
event.
