• Great Taste: There is a reason top chefs use locally grown foods; they taste far superior simply because they are fresh!
• Reduce Health Risks: Did you know that the USDA approves many synthetic and non-organically produced agriculture products for "certified commercial organic" farmers to use?  Many consumers are under the impression that "certified organic" means there are no sprays on their foods. You can find the entire list at the USDA website under the heading National Organic Program USDA.  This is why at Fresh Edibles Farm we are practising "Beyond Organic" farming practises.  This means we are using FAR less sprays than "organic" farmers.  If we do need to use a spray we communicate this information in our newsletters so that our members are aware at all times.   Members can also visit our farm at any time to check for themselves how their food is being grown. This one on one relationship between our farm and the consumer is a unique relationshp unlike the traditional way of buying at your local grocer or even a farmer's market.  Also less risk of contamination because you know who is handling your produce.
• Protect the Water Quality/Save Energy:   The EPA has estimated that pesticides pollute the ground water in 38 states!  Buying locally means your produce travels a shorter distance from farm to table.

What is Community Supported Agriculture?
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a new and resourceful concept connecting local farmers with local consumers.   Supporters/Members cover a farm's yearly operating budget by purchasing a share of the season's harvest the year before growing so the farmer can plan his crops according to membership numbers.  This relationship between local farmers and community members helps create an economically stable farm operation in which members are assured the highest quality produce, often at below super market prices.