Localvore Much?!
A localvore
is a person dedicated to eating food grown and produced locally. Here on the eastern shore we have a lot of
local farms so why not eat locally? It
supports the local economy (more money for us), it is healthier (no shipping time),
it is safer (less susceptible to food borne illnesses) and it tastes
better! A home cooked meal tastes better
and so does neighborly fruits and vegetables!
So where to
buy? We can first start with the local
farmers markets, road side stands and Community Supported Agriculture
(CSA). CSAs are becoming more and more
popular. It is a great way for a group
of people to collectively purchase products from a local farm. Shares can be paid for in cash or labor, but
they generally rely on a combination of both.
For example you pay a flat fee to the local farmer and you help on the
farm or by helping pass out shares to others.
If you
decide to join a CSA, at first you may wonder what you got yourself into because
frankly you may need Vegetable Recognition 101 classes! But look on the bright side it may inspire
you to try something new and learn a way to cook the vegetable to perfection!
Some CSAs
may also offer eggs, cheese and milk from other local producers. There are several CSAs in our area and a
couple of websites, like localharvest.org, that you can reference to locate one
near you. For example:
Calliope
Farm is a small scale CSA and is located at 5000 Stock Creek Lane, Salisbury. Call 202-716-0217 or visit their website
calliopefarmandgarden.com for more information.
They also can be found at the Camden Avenue Farmers Market most
Tuesdays.
The Good
Farm is located at 11483 Sinepuxent Road in Berlin. They accept visitors and volunteers, call
410-713-8803 or visit wegrowgoodfood.com for more information. They also can be found at the Ocean Pines and
Fenwick Island Farmers Markets.
Remember if
you don’t want to join a CSA there are always the Farmers Markets! Eat local, shop local, be a local!
