The Washington Post reminded me that this is just about time to start lining up a CSA for the summer and fall harvests.
If you’re in the DC area, the Post article has a nice guide to local CSAs. Too bad the Trib’s brief of the WashPo story didn’t have a similar guide.
Lucky for us, there are several good options. It helps that this urban jungle is in the middle of the bountiful heartland.
Around Chicagoland, here are a few CSA’s that have come recommended:
Angelic Organics
Caledonia, IL
John Peterson and Bob Bower: 815-389-2746
Prices range up to $690 for 20 weeks, mid-June through Oct.
Pickup at numerous Chicago-area locations
Genesis Growers
St. Anne, IL
Vicki Westerhoff: 815-953-1512
Prices range up to $760 for a large share.
Pickup at Chicago-area locations and the Oak Park Farmers Market
Sandhill Organics
Grayslake, IL
Matthew and Peg Sheaffer: 847-548-4030
Prices range up to $895, from May to December.
Pickup in area suburbs, including at the Buzz Cafe in Oak Park
Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks
[This is a 3rd party CSA]
Shelly Herman: 847-410-0595
Prices range, but requires a minimum $15 for a one-time order; Year round
Drop off at delivery address
To find a CSA in your neck of the woods, check out Local Harvest and select CSA in your search.
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