In an earlier post, I wrote about better nutrition and taste as reasons to be part of a CSA.
But you also get the warm, fuzzy feelings that come from “voting with your wallet” and “being part of the solution” for some important issues.
- Reducing energy used to transport food
- Improving the health of the soil and everything it’s connected to
- Making local, sustainable farming a feasible career choice
- Not giving (as much of) your money to industrial agriculture
- Keeping money in the community
- Knowing where your food comes from
- Promoting good family meals at home
- Protecting vital farming knowledge for the future
What do you think of these? Which are most important to you? Got some others?
thoughtful consumption 
I can’t pick just one! I guess tops on my list are reduced energy consumption, giving (a lot) less money to industrial agriculture and rewarding farmers practicing sustainable methods. The great taste and better nutrition are super bonuses for doing the right thing!