Season's bounty can be reserved
By Christine Des Garennes
Thursday March 23, 2006
Robin Scholz
Bob Brackett's community-supported agriculture season runs from May 23 until the end of October. He charges $400 for the service.
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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