CSA

Looking to invest in local, organic agriculture? Community Supported Agriculture is a great way to encourage a vibrant, stable and equitable food system in your community. It encourages Ottawa farmers to grow crops for human consumption in a sustainable manner. It allows young entrepreneurs to focus all their energy and resources into this difficult-to-enter business sector. This is a perfect example of Food Sovereignty, Occupy Wall Street, Food activism, etc. In a desert of debt, inflation and commodity trading, your commitment helps create an oasis of possibility.

It’s also a great way to provide excellent, top quality, invigorating food to your family, your loved ones, and your own precious body. It is becoming increasingly evident that we absorb much more than just carbs, fat and protein from the food we eat. We also absorb essential vitamins and minerals, disease fighting antioxidants, emotions (hormones) and information (Micro RNA). Our health, mood and energy level are all directly impacted by our eating habits. Perhaps it is time to re-consider the way we nourish ourselves.

The CSA movement has become very popular in response to this need since it has shown to be very succesful in increasing the amount of fresh produce moving from ecologically-minded farms to neighbouring communities. Both customers and farmers feel respected, taken into consideration, and well compensated. In addition to protecting a local farm and its inhabitants, the CSA helps protect and propagate knowledge of preparing, storing and enjoying good food.

Find out more about our Community Supported Agriculture programs:

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