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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Last Day At the Tempe CSA

With July coming to a close, my internship with the Tempe CSA will be finished and I will no longer be posting blogs. I have learned so much about how to prepare all of the new foods that I have encountered, and also learned a lot about the importance of eating local food. There are a number of benefits that come with organizations like the Tempe CSA for the community, plus the food is much healthier to eat than food from a regular grocery store. This week, we had much of the same food that we had in previous weeks. While some of our members seem to be getting tired of some of the options, everyone is still very excited about all of the tomatoes that we have been receiving! The cherry tomatoes were extremely delicious, and I've found myself eating them by the basketful multiple times over the past few weeks.

I will miss getting to try all of the new food that I have been introduced to through this internship, and I will also miss getting to know the members that come in each week and learning about them and their interest in sustainable food!

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Information about the Tempe CSA!


Benefits of the Tempe CSA:

  • Eliminates many greenhouse gases
  • Food is 100% organic
  • Food is naturally grown
  • Food is pesticide free
  • Organic farming eliminates pesticide use, agricultural runoff, and produces healthier food
  • Local farmers receive a living wage and the community is involved
  • Members are exposed to new types and varieties of produce
  • Shopping is reduced


Tempe CSA Mission

  • “To bring the freshest local, 100% naturally grown produce and products directly to you… with a smile”
  • The Tempe CSA is involved with the community through its work with volunteers and interns as well as its goal to bring local, natural, and organic produce to the residents of Tempe.

Tempe CSA History

  • Established in June of 2007
  • Founder: Andrew Greaves and The Society for Sensible Sustainable Safe Energy at Arizona State University
  • Influenced by the sustainability efforts at UC San Diego
  • Current coordinator: Mateo Montano