Together We Stand

I really like the idea of community. I like helping community, being part of and connecting with community, supporting community. At the farmers market here there is an organic farm stand. Jess and I have become members to it. What it is is a farm that is local and all organic. You become a member and each week you get a basket full of fresh produce. You can pick the size basket you want (that determines how much your membership is). Depending on the crop that week, you get tons of fresh, organic foods. People have been getting like 35 pounds of food a week this summer because the crops are doing so well. We have joined for the fall season. I am super excited to be getting fresh veggies every week. Part of the deal is that you have to go and work on the farm for eight hours at some point in your membership (membership is twelve weeks). They do this so people can become part of helping grow their food and see where their food is coming from. I think it's a wonderful idea, and I can't wait until Jess and I go and work our hours. That was part of what I liked about the deal. It's cool to know that there is a farm here that a lot of the community helps with to grow our food. And we are part of it. I am glad that we have the opportunity to do this sort of thing, and to be able to teach our children where our food comes from...not only that but help grow it!