I’m Back, and I Just Signed up for a CSA!

Well, it’s been over two years since my last post. A lot has happened in those two years, and in many ways, I feel like a different person. I could go on and on about my activism and organizing work throughout 2017 and 2018 (I have met so many wonderful people!). I could detail the work I did on three campaigns in 2018 (all campaigns lost – so depressing). I could tell the tales of our trip to Italy in May 2018 (which was awesome, BTW). Maybe one day I will distill those years into a few posts (or many), but right now, I just want to move forward in the present. Today, I signed up for the CSA at the Paris-Bourbon County Farmers Market.

You might be wondering what a CSA is. Well, CSA stands for “Community Supported Agriculture.” Basically, you pre-pay for a share of fruits and vegetables from local participating farmers. A full basket feeds four to six people while a half basket feeds two to three. Graham and I definitely fall into the half-basket category. Every Tuesday for ten weeks starting on May 7th, I get to pick up a half basket of fruits and vegetables between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. This timeframe works out great for me since I go to yoga class at 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA nearby. I can pop the half basket into my car before class.

I have never participated in a CSA before though I’ve always been curious. Graham and I are kind of terrible about eating enough fruits and vegetables. When we had our garden, a lot of produce went to waste, and I worry about that with the CSA. My hope is that with a half basket the amount of produce will be manageable, and we will make a concerted effort to eat everything each week. My Indian cookbooks should help (Indian food = world of great veggie recipes!). I also plan to post about our weekly half basket, so I will definitely want to make the most out of what we get.

If you’re interested in a CSA and live in or near Paris, Ky, check out the Paris-Bourbon County Farmers Market CSA. If you live in another county or state, check out your local offerings. CSAs come in all forms. Some only have organic produce. Others include meat and eggs. Some toss in canned goods. The best part is that a CSA helps you support local farmers without having to beat the rush on Farmers Market Saturdays, and anything that fosters my laziness on a Saturday morning gets extra points from me!