First, thank you for this timely essay- with summer in full swing cyclical eating has been on my mind!
I typically shop at Whole Foods when I can't get to a market and I usually hold this store to a high standard of selling a large array of organic fresh options, etc. I was so (surprisedly) saddened this week when I took the time to read the small tags and see how little is actually sold locally. Cherries from Washington. Strawberries from California. The freshness is lost (as these items have probably been on a truck for days).
We are moving in a couple weeks and I was just researching CSA's that grow organically near where we will be living. We don't own a home and I long to create a garden for my spouse and I, but until that day I will support local farmers where I can. But I will remain hopeful and excited to partake in a new CSA and support a farm locally shortly- one farm I found even offers fresh pasta weekly and use freshly-milled, stone ground flour and grain- how wonderful!
Thank you for the resource list! Excited to look into those!
Fresh pasta?! That’s amazing! I hope your move goes smoothly. I think supporting local farmers is huge to whatever degree you can do it—and I know that from working for one (who’s also my brother). Every bit that someone invests in him vs some big company is deeply felt. There’s also always container gardening at temporary places.
First, thank you for this timely essay- with summer in full swing cyclical eating has been on my mind!
I typically shop at Whole Foods when I can't get to a market and I usually hold this store to a high standard of selling a large array of organic fresh options, etc. I was so (surprisedly) saddened this week when I took the time to read the small tags and see how little is actually sold locally. Cherries from Washington. Strawberries from California. The freshness is lost (as these items have probably been on a truck for days).
We are moving in a couple weeks and I was just researching CSA's that grow organically near where we will be living. We don't own a home and I long to create a garden for my spouse and I, but until that day I will support local farmers where I can. But I will remain hopeful and excited to partake in a new CSA and support a farm locally shortly- one farm I found even offers fresh pasta weekly and use freshly-milled, stone ground flour and grain- how wonderful!
Thank you for the resource list! Excited to look into those!
Fresh pasta?! That’s amazing! I hope your move goes smoothly. I think supporting local farmers is huge to whatever degree you can do it—and I know that from working for one (who’s also my brother). Every bit that someone invests in him vs some big company is deeply felt. There’s also always container gardening at temporary places.
Good idea, I can try container gardening! Thank you.