Money Saving Tip: Join a Food Cooperative

Look up a local food cooperative or CSA and buy in-season produce.  Other alternatives are roadside stands or farmers market, but that will be more expensive.

This summer I joined Locally Germinated CSA http://locallygerminated.wordpress.com/about/ it was $300 for the year.  That works out to $15 a week for enough produce for 2 people.  Here is what you get

• In June baskets will have – Lettuce, Snow Peas, Snap Peas, Radishes, Garlic Scapes, and more.
• In July – Beans, Garlic, Summer Squash, Broccoli, Cabbage, and more.
• In August – Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Basil, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Melons, and more.
• In September – Beans, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Kale, Onions, and more.
• In October – Cauliflower, Beets, Turnips, Brussel Sprouts, Sunchokes, Leeks, and more.