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seasonal buying
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Articles tagged seasonal buying.
Seasonal — Spring
A beginner's guide to spring CSA and farm orders
Spring is when most CSA programs open enrollment and local farms start taking direct orders. Here is what you need to know before signing up.
Budget and Pricing
How to buy local food on a budget
Buying local does not have to mean spending more. With a few practical shifts in what you buy, when you buy it, and how much you order at once, you can make local food work for almost any grocery budget.
Seasonal — Summer
The best local foods to stock up on in summer
Summer is the best time of year to buy in bulk, freeze, and preserve local food. Here are the items worth stocking up on and how to make them last.
Seasonal — Winter
What to buy from local farms in winter
Winter is quieter on the farm, but local buying doesn't have to stop. Here's what's genuinely available from small producers during the cold months and how to make the most of it.