Anyone participate in a food co-op?

I am looking for more information on programs where you prepay a farmer and get weekly deliveries of veggies, fruits etc. I am not sure if co-op is the right name for it though. Anyone have experience with this? I would like to support local farmers and eat healthier at the same time. We are a family of 4, I would like to compare costs to see if it would be a savings also. Looking forward to your replies!:?:

 

You can check this website, they do have some local CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) that you can buy a "subscription" to. It's basically committing a certain amount to a local farmer in return for fresh produce/meat. There are several available in Johnston County.

http://www.localharvest.org/

 

Smith's Nursery has started what I consider a strong program. Give it a try and if your not happy there is no commitment.

http://www.smiths-nursery.com/Doorstep Market - Index.htm

 

Thank you, this looks like what I want. Have you participated with them?

 

This week is the first box. If we had not dealt with them in the past it would have been an easy decision as the cost is low. We have been getting Strawberries and other stuff from them for years so we anticipate it being very high quality.

 

thanks so much for posting this, just made the call and pick up my first box on Wed - love Smith's nursery:hurray::hurray::hurray:

 

Yep, yep! Me too - excited for Wed! :hurray:

 

are you going to the gym to pick up?? might see ya there is you are:hurray:

 

Just called and set up for my box to be picked up. I am so excited. And, you can also pick up at the nursery. We live right around the corner, so it is perfect. Can't wait to share how the veggies are.

 

I just called and signed up today too, and I'll get my first box on Wed. I'm so excited! I remember reading about this kind of thing in a blog or artical and thinking what a great idea it is. Never even thought to ask if there was one around here. So glad this was posted. Thanks!

-K

 

I signed up too!! Yea. Of course as soon as I move OFF the road Smith's is on, I find this. But thanks, we are excited and love to help a local business.

 

yep, not sure what time I'll go tho.... does anyone know where we'll pick up from, front/back??

 

Thanks for starting this thread!

I used the localharvest link to look for a CSA closer to the north side of Clayton. I knew about the others but 30 mins to me is to far to drive. Found a new CSA (link below) in their first year on Powhatan Rd. Gonna give it a whirl! Thanks again!

http://tayleeorganics.com/default.aspx

 

I better get in gear and sign up! Thanks everyone you've convinced me!

 

love it!!!

WOW!!!!! i just sighned up also, this is the greatest thing i have ever happened on. i am so glad you all know what is going on out there, sometimes i feel like i am left out of the link to this kind of thing. I want to thank you for making tis information available to nuckleheads like me.
GAM

 

see ya tomorrow then and you can run by the house after:cheers:

 

From their email: I just hope they have enough produce to supply us all!

Thanks to everyone for spreading the word! Our membership has almost doubled for next week's boxes!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :hurray:

 

:hurray::hurray::hurray: so who all is going to be at DanceArt tonite for pickup? i'll be there and if ya wanna say hi that would be great.

 

Let me know what ya'll get.

I sen't the link to *R* and we might to in together.

 

you can go on their website and look at the order form for next week and it lists what is in the boxes for next week, i am just curious about quantity but will find out tonite.