9. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – Produce Delivered to Your Door
CSAs are a new way to bring the farm to your door, literally. CSAs allow you to pay for a membership to purchase a share from a local farm for a season. Every week you’ll receive a box of seasonal produce (the CSA will give you a list of the seasonal produce beforehand so you know how much of each item you’ll be receiving). Prices for the membership (over the course of the season) are usually much lower than purchasing these items at a supermarket. A great one is www.carltonfarm.com
CSAs also offer other food items such as meats, dairy and homemade bread.
Not only is this option convenient, it’s also cost effective. If you are a single person, you can save even more money by spitting the membership (and groceries) with another friend. To find a local CSA in your community,
please visit: www.localharvest.org/csa
10. Freeze It
Buy fruits and vegetables in bulk when they’re in season. Double wrap the produce in freezer resistant wrapping, and place them in freezer bags to keep out freezer burn and lock in the flavor. Also, buy fresh and use fresh until it is time to put it in the freezer. Use it for smoothies, and fruit waters!
11. Join a Local Co-op
A food co-op is a collectively owned grocery store. A food co-op is a great central location for natural and organic foods more affordable for co-op members. Many co-op memberships require you to work at the store for a few hours a month in exchange for a free membership! Co-op members often receive discounts on many items within the store. To find a natural co-op near you, please visit http://www.coopdirectory.org or try this one,
https://www.naturesgardenexpress.com/join-coop.php
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