January may seem an unlikely time to start thinking about farm-fresh tomatoes, but most community-supported-agriculture shares are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and they sometimes sell out before the growing season begins. Note too that some CSAs give discounts on early subscriptions. A full share typically gets you a bushel of farm-grown vegetables for weekly pickup; half shares tend to be delivered every other week. On March 10 and 11 an expo at the Chicago Cultural Center will bring together representatives from more than 400 midwestern farms and will feature workshops, movies, cooking demonstrations, and exhibits with the theme “Know Your Food, Know Your Farmer.” Call 312-951-8999 or see familyfarmed.org for more info.
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Green Earth Institute
61341 | 312-435-8601
Rainbow Farmers Cooperative
Home Grown Wisconsin
