As the fields begin bursting with summer abundance, it’s a great time to reflect on why eating local produce is so important.

🥕 With only a few exceptions, your CSA produce is harvested just hours before it reaches your hands. That means crisper greens, sweeter tomatoes, and maximum nutrients—no long-haul transport, just farm-to-table freshness. Because your food doesn’t travel far, it requires fewer fossil fuels and less packaging. Eating locally is one of the easiest ways to reduce your environmental impact. And with using proper storage techniques, your produce will last longer than you think! Visit our website for tips on how to store your veggies. 

🥕 Every week brings something new, helping you reconnect with the rhythm of the land. From early peas and lettuces to summer squash and heirloom tomatoes, eating seasonally adds variety and excitement to your meals. If you need help figuring out how to cook vegetables that might be new to you, check out our cookbook! We have a copy to look at during CSA pick up and it’s available for purchase for $21.25

🥕 Your CSA membership directly supports your farmers. You’re helping keep local farmland productive and sustainable while investing in your community’s food resilience. With a CSA, you’re more than a customer—you’re part of the farm’s story. Thank you for being part of the local food movement at Stearns and for your support in creating a stronger local economy and a more sustainable planet.

Until next time,

Ember