Local Farmers - Organic

jazzy1
jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
edited March 2014 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
Since I'm getting more and more into organic fruits & vegies, I was wondering about purchasing from the local Farmer's Market and/or road-side stands. Do any of you shop in these venues, and if so have any pointers?.

Should we "assume" (hate to use that word) they are okay with very little or no pesticides? Trying to get a feel for other options to purchase that might not be the real expensive products finding in Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

Also, few gals in my local Wellness Center therapy group mentioned getting into purchasing group for grass fed meats. Every looked into these options? Only issue I see with this is have to purchase some bigger quantities and need extra freezer/refrig storage space.

Thanks Ladies...
Jan

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  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980 Member
    #2
    Do you have ground to put a garden in?
    It's not too late to plant an organic veggie patch for yourself if you buy plants instead of starting from seed. I was featured twice in 'Organic Gardening' Magazine, and have DECADES of experience with organic gardening if you decide you want to do this and want some pointers.

    Check out this link, my Organic Gardening Claim to Fame is that "OG Magazine" has had my article on their website for over 10 years!:

    http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-3-81-1396,00.html
  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    #3
    lindaprocopio said:

    Do you have ground to put a garden in?
    It's not too late to plant an organic veggie patch for yourself if you buy plants instead of starting from seed. I was featured twice in 'Organic Gardening' Magazine, and have DECADES of experience with organic gardening if you decide you want to do this and want some pointers.

    Check out this link, my Organic Gardening Claim to Fame is that "OG Magazine" has had my article on their website for over 10 years!:

    http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-3-81-1396,00.html

    Nice article
    Very informative. You have so many talents. I admire you so much. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a good day.
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #4
    lindaprocopio said:

    Do you have ground to put a garden in?
    It's not too late to plant an organic veggie patch for yourself if you buy plants instead of starting from seed. I was featured twice in 'Organic Gardening' Magazine, and have DECADES of experience with organic gardening if you decide you want to do this and want some pointers.

    Check out this link, my Organic Gardening Claim to Fame is that "OG Magazine" has had my article on their website for over 10 years!:

    http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-3-81-1396,00.html

    Thanks for sharing the
    Thanks for sharing the article. It is very informative.
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #5
    lindaprocopio said:

    Do you have ground to put a garden in?
    It's not too late to plant an organic veggie patch for yourself if you buy plants instead of starting from seed. I was featured twice in 'Organic Gardening' Magazine, and have DECADES of experience with organic gardening if you decide you want to do this and want some pointers.

    Check out this link, my Organic Gardening Claim to Fame is that "OG Magazine" has had my article on their website for over 10 years!:

    http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-3-81-1396,00.html

    Gardener me??
    Oh my I have no green thumb, but you know I can purchase plants and start that way first. I'm in St Louis and our weather is so, so hot, that everything is just drying up now. Great thought to try and in fact, I'll look up the magazine you mentioned and start reading.

    Good motto----if you can't trust them (products purchased in grocery stores), grow 'em!!!
  • bonniesue
    bonniesue Member Posts: 124 Member
    #6
    community supported agriculture
    Can google CSA( Community supported agriculture) and can find local farmers that participate and many are certified organic and shared for a fee picked up weekly at various locations. some have fresh produce, fruits and or eggs, etc. I think less money and fresher. some have full and or half orders.

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