What an adventure this has been. I launched the Eat Local Monthly Produce Guide in January. Eating local and supporting our local farmers is very important to me. Apparently others see the need for a tool like this too because the Guides are now selling in local grocery stores, online and at a local farmer’s market.
The Guide is just that, a guide. Not a rule book. Use it to help you with produce decision making – “is this carton of strawberries really in season? Am I overpaying for something that isn’t going to taste as flavorful as it would in season? Has it traveled long distances requiring early picking and unnatural ripening techniques?” I’ve actually use mine daily not only to continue to quality check my work but to answer my own produce seasonality questions.
I’m still working on putting my website together but the low cost of the guides makes an online store a bit expensive. For now they are available online at Capay Valley Farm Shop as an add on purchase for current CSA subscription buyers, in stores at The Milk Pail Market in Mountain View, and at Country Sun in Palo Alto. Special thank you to Elena at Country Sun for providing valuable feedback on the Eat Local Monthly Produce Guide. If you still would like one but those two locations are not near by please contact me.
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Hi, there. I’ve been looking at this Monthly Produce Guide that’s been sitting on my desk since the Eat Real Festival — I just love it. Can you shoot me an email when you have a second? I’d love to hear more about how you’re distributing, etc.
Thanks!
Jen Maiser