Don't know what that weird veggie is or what to do with it? Use this handy Produce Guide to find out.
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The Glory of Greens
Check out the tips and recipes for preparing greens and recipes from the Glory of Greens presentation by Allegra Hamman!
Celebrate the Harvest
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| What Is Community Supported Agriculture? - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually beneficial relationship between farmers and the community.
- Members provide funding for the farmer at the beginning of the growing season in exchange for weekly shares of produce during harvest (June -Nov)
- This arrangement helps cover production costs and provides a certain degree of financial support that can help enable small farms to remain in business.
- The CSA movement originated in Japan in the 1960's to address concerns about the environmental impact and the quality of industrially produced food. The name for this movement, Teikei is philosophically translated to "food with a face on it".
How is the Sustainability Initiative Getting Involved? - The Sustainability Initiative is working with One Straw Farm, an organic farm in Baltimore County, to establish a pickup site for the 2009 season.
- Faculty, staff and students are eligible to join and pick up their shares of produce every Wednesday at the Remington Office.
- For every 10 shares we sign up, One Straw Farm will donate 1 share of produce that will support Marian House a transitional and supportive housing program for women in the Better Waverly neighborhood.
Why should I join the CSA? - Support local farms/economy;
- Improve your health by eating more fruits and veggies;
- Buy organic;
- Convenience;
- Know where your food comes from;
- Add variety to your diet;
- It's fun!
How do I join? - Sign up directly through One Straw Farm.
- If purchased before March 15th a full share is $480 ($20/week).
- Select "Pick Up Site Full Share" then "JHU Homewood Campus, Sustainability Department".
- Email Leana Houser, JHU Sustainability Coordinator, to confirm your membership.
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