Sunday, November 22, 2009 East Central Illinois

Season's bounty can be reserved

By Christine Des Garennes
Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:09 PM CDT

If you've been thinking about getting involved with a community-supported agriculture program, now is the time to sign up.

In community-supported agriculture programs, members pay an upfront fee for their produce, before they actually receive the fruits and vegetables. Having the money in advance helps farmers plan for the growing season because they can better estimate how much to plant.

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