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I am so excited and I just can't hide it...

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OK, I am not THAT excited but I had wanted to try something last year and I waited too long, all the available spots were taken - but not this year!  I am sending my $$ in tomorrow! What is it you say? A CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) of course!  Duh! Yes, the hippie freak in me wanted to do this last year, but they fill up fast and the one that worked best for me was full. What is a CSA you ask?   Visit this site for finding out info on CSAs, farmers markets and much more.  http://www.localharvest.org   or read below (from localharvest.org) For over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") a