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Anyone used the Green Earth Institute for CSA?

I just learned about CSA from a book I finished reading called In Cheap We Trust. Its available at the main OP library branch.

The closest branch seems to be the Green Earth Institute. I have been to the farmers market and love it, but I was wondering how people get organic food when FM isn't available? I would love to shop at WF but my budget isn't at that level. Has anyone had experience with this?

Thanks.

Tags: csa, earth, green, institute, organic

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Permalink Reply by Brian Plain on January 3, 2010 at 3:10pm: I've never been to Green Earth Institute Brian, but we did discuss CSAs awhile back if you were looking for more information. I think most people get their shares delivered as opposed to actually going to the actual location, but this isn't exactly in my wheelhouse. Hope it helps though!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brian Povlsen on January 3, 2010 at 3:43pm: Yes that old discussion helps! I should have searched the Forum! Its really neat to see all the options. Thanks for the heads up.

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Permalink Reply by Ilona Mestril on January 22, 2010 at 9:18am: Hi

To my knowledge there are several CSAs servicing Oak Park with weekly deliveries. We get angelic organics during the summer http://www.angelicorganics.com/ and Timber Creek (which also has a grocery coop) during the winter http://www.tcforganics.net/. The boxes run about 30-50 bucks a week. I can recommend both highly. Hope this helps.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brian Povlsen on January 22, 2010 at 12:08pm: Hi,

Thanks for letting me know. I think its great all the options there are in OP. Very helpful and nice people as well. Much different from where I used to live.

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Permalink Reply by susan on January 22, 2010 at 10:42pm: We have been with Genesis Growers for about three years. They have a delivery in North Oak Park in the Spring and Fall as well as the Farmer's Market in the Summer. A real nice CSA. You can check out their Web site for more info.; ▶ Reply to This

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