Sustainable, organic produce

Have you ever wished for a simple way to eat healthier by incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet? Do you want that "farm fresh" taste that is often absent from produce found at supermarkets? Would you like to support local farmers and businesses that grow produce sustainably and organically?

Seasons Farm Fresh is introducing a hybrid program right here in Coconut Grove that is part CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture) and part organic buying club. Seasons Farm Fresh strives to work with local farmers to bring sustainable and organic produce to urban dwellers at costs that can be up to 40% less than supermarkets. By sourcing the majority of the produce from local farms in South Florida they are able to get produce harvested to order, which often means that what you receive has been picked within 24 hours. Additionally, they work with a large network of farmers to bring in organic produce from slightly farther in efforts to maintain a constant diversity in each week's share.

The shares include many of the staples that the average consumer uses frequently throughout the week; however, unique varieties (i.e. purple potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, etc.) as well as tropical fruits and vegetables are added to the mix. Extras include free range eggs and local honey.

Here is how it works:

1. Sign up for the weekly newsletter on www.seasonsfarmfresh.com. This will enable you to receive information about in season produce each week without any obligation to order. 
 2. This is a bi-weekly program, which allows for shares to be ordered anytime until Wednesday at 12 pm before the delivery date. 
 3. All payment occurs through a secure online store. This processing occurs via PayPal for all credit cards and other payment methods.
 4. Shares are available for pickup at a location in Center Grove every other Thursday between 4 - 7 pm. 
  
 There is a one time $15 start up fee, but that is it. Once you are in the system there are never any other fees. You can order as frequently as you would like without any penalty or charge. Some members order every two weeks, and others order every two months. This is an ideal way to get produce when you want without paying for anything else. 

The next pickup in Coconut Grove is August 1st. 

If you are interested in more information, please visit www.seasonsfarmfresh.com.