|  | 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! | 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! | Do You Remember What's in Season Now? | 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. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | 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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