It's a known fact that food in the grocery store is not fresh. It's old actually. Transit time alone can add 3 to 4 days onto the life of the food.The best way to get food is directly from the farmer. This also allows us to eat locally and eat what's in season.
The CSA - Community Supported Agriculture, is worth researching if you are looking to eat healthy, fresh, in season, local food. These are small farms, the way farms used to be. They sell 'shares' in the farm and you benefit by getting a box of fresh, in season, local food every week for about 22 weeks. Sound good?!
Check around your local health food store, they will most certainly have lists of local farmers. You could also visit a farmer's market in your area on a regular basis. Many CSA farms are represented there. November and December are usually when the CSAs offer membership applications. So get ready for next year now!
Here is a link to get you acquainted with CSA farms in North Carolina: www.ces.ncsu.edu
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