When I arrive at the Stono Farm Market I’m greeted with a warm, friendly hug by Maxine, the lady in charge of the wonderful veggies I get through my Ambrose Farm CSA. Each Friday, I pick up my share at their market and café. While I could pick up a box delivered a bit closer, I drive out to Johns Island not only because I enjoy selecting my own veggies, but because I also enjoy the extra level of community interaction. It feels great to know that by being a part of a CSA, I’m not only doing better for the environment and my health, but that I’m supporting my local community and people I know.
Fostering strong community ties help in promoting local foods and in increasing education and awareness about food systems and sustainability. The importance of social ties is also evident at farmers markets. They provide an excellent opportunity for city-dwellers to interact with those in charge of providing food. There’s something about the open air, sunshine, and smell of delicious, local food being cooked that brings smiles to people’s faces.
Below is a picture of what I got from my CSA last Friday, including arugula, broccoli, mustard greens, mesculin mix, sweet onion, and bok choy. I also got a pint of strawberries, but those were gone by the time I remembered to take a picture. I also have a few pictures from the Marion Square farmers market last Saturday. Visiting these places was a great way to start the weekend!
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