About Today: Here Come the Farmers

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor I love spring for a variety of reasons, but mostly because I've read more. I know it sounds like I'm reading because it's spring, but really I mean I've just spent all winter reading books about the bad stuff we eat and all I can say is BRING ON THE FARMERS! How to Shop at a Farmer's Market If you haven't been to your local farmer's market, you could be in for a bit of a shock. It's crowded, no one has change for a $20, and it's really, really crowded. Behold, the farmer's market! Er, What's a Farmer's Market? Have You Tried Kale Pesto? Search Related Topics:  farmers markets  fresh produce  food shopping Why You Should Join a CSA My friend BigTall Mike is part of a CSA which provides him with produce all spring/summer long. He really should have another refrigerator for it all, because the fresh produce comes in like a tsunami and overwhelms his whole kitchen. Last time I was over, he offered me a pillow of celery and a pumpkin to rest my feet. CSA is where it's at! Er, What's a CSA? 10 Questions to Ask When Joining a CSA Search Related Topics:  csa  community supported agriculture  Do You Remember What's in Season Now? Thanks to supermarkets, planes and chemicals, we can have fresh(ish) produce all year round. Molly, our Guide to Local Foods, reminds us that we really do have seasons, and what we can expect to be in season now. How to Save Money at Farmers Markets Readers' Favorite Farmers Markets Search Related Topics:  spring vegetables  spring fruits  spring produce How to Sell at a Farmer's Market I can't imagine being a farmer. Forget the stress of needing good weather, which is out of your control--you have to plant, harvest, sell ... and deal with me as your customer. Farmer: Hello, son. What can I get for you? Me: Do any of your vegetables have chocolate frosting? ... (crickets) Selling at a farmer's market. How to Start a CSA Creative ideas for your CSA Search Related Topics:  farming business  sustainable farming  farmers market Related Searches Farmers Markets Organic Farmers Calories and Food Local Organic Farm Organic CSA Featured Articles What is Sexual Bullying? How Many Calories Do I Burn Running? What You Might Not Know About Your IRA Dealing With a Bad Grade? How to Play Paintball Healthy Family Meal: Roasted Chicken Breasts   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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