Local Organic, Organic and CSA

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Hi All,

I just saw Food Inc and it has made me think a bit more about where my food comes from and how I spend my shopping dollars. I live in Davis (well Teeleish) but can rarely make it to the Farmers Market. I hear there is one in Union on Sat, I will be checking that out. I'm new to all of this and I'm doing my research to get started eating organically etc. Any tips, stores, etc in the local area I should be checking out, I'm not overly eager to give Whole Foods money if there are cheaper more local options. Thanks

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I agree with what someone else said about Whole Foods. I am generally anti-huge corporation, but they are trying to do it right. As a company they treat their employees pretty well and are trying to make a positive impact on the environment. Of course, much of their stock is trucked in from wherever, but if you went in there right now (as I did yesterday) you'll be shocked at the supply of local produce.

We do a CSA - not sure if you can still sign up or not. Its Parker Farms (http://web.mac.com/parkerfarm/iWeb/Site/csa%20program.html) and they have a Davis drop-off day. 978-582-9943; parkerfarm@mac.com