Fresh fruits and vegetables can be expensive, but there are ways to save on fresh items. Instead of buying from the supermarket, join your local CSA and you can save up to 40 percent on seasonal produce.
Save Money on Produce by Joining Your Local CSA
Posted 3:00PM 11/05/12 Savings Experiment, Did You Know |Fresh fruits and vegetables can be expensive, but there are ways to save on fresh items. Instead of buying from the supermarket, join your local CSA and you can save up to 40 percent on seasonal produce.
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December 21 2012 at 12:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDon't buy produce, instead buy frozen green beans, canned corn, spinach, etc.
December 20 2012 at 8:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe $22 weekly cost scared me. We spend no more than $10 weekly on produce.
December 20 2012 at 7:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWe use frozen veggies because fresh is pretty high priced.
December 14 2012 at 1:14 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyI prefer shopping our local Farmers Market for Produce and a few other products.
December 14 2012 at 11:23 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Replywhat's CSA and where do I find it in New York City ?
December 12 2012 at 10:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhere the heck am I going to find Prah- Juice! Had to listen to her three times and share it with my husband.
December 11 2012 at 11:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySounds good in theory, but pratice proves otherwise in south Florida. The cost is high, you get what they want to give you and the quality is no better than a good food store.
If you have limited space, you're better off getting some pots and growing your own. It's not hard folks. Try it and you will definitely be happily surprised.
We are in FL also. That is why we use frozen! We do grow our own tomatoes in the summer...yum!
December 14 2012 at 1:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIsn't there produce mostly GMO ? If so it could end up costing you alot of money in health care later on.
November 23 2012 at 6:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNot all CSA's are a good deal. Many force you to take what they want you to have based on their supply even if it is not your preference. Better to shop your local farm fresh produce market.
November 22 2012 at 7:28 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyAre you a
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