CSA is the Way

I brainstormed some ideas to water seal my worm composting bin. Beeswax seems like the best option, but is probably pretty expensive. Olive oil is also a good option that may turn out to be expensive. I think I may go with canola oil or vegetable oil. Unfortunately, it keeps raining so I haven't had a chance to test it out on the bin yet.

Tonight is Engage Green: Community Supported Agriculture. I'm pretty excited about this one. I've been wanting to enroll in a CSA program for the past year, but I learned about it too late in the game and enrollment had already filled up. From what I understand, each week you get a box of fresh produce from the farm (and eggs or meat if you selected those packages). However, each box is filled based on what produce was most recently picked, so each week you get a different selection. Sometimes you'll end up with a bunch of corn, and the next week a bunch of peppers, and the next week a bunch of egg plant, so you need to become creative in how you cook your meals. Otherwise, you'll get sick of corn... or peppers... or egg plants! I embrace the challenge. My crockpot might become my new best friend this year. Another thing is that a bushel, or even a half bushel, of produce is actually a very large amount for one person. You may need to pitch in with your roommate, friends, or co-workers to split up the produce, and the cost.

Tonight we have Eaton's Creek Organics, Avelon Acres, and Earth Matters presenting on different CSA program types. Eaton Creek Organics will focus on the benefits of organic practices, Avelon Acres will present on the benefits of supporting local farms, and Earth Matters will present on community gardens and how to really engage in the cultivation of the food you eat. To find out more about tonight's Engage Green, visit TeamGreenOnline.com!