The options for buying local produce and products has grown tremendously in recent years. Buying local helps support the economy in your community. It puts dollars into local taxes, local supplies, and local families. Another popular trend is the concept of shopping at a Farmers Market, which has branched into small communities and even universities. The University of South Carolina’s [...]

As a part of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, my friend and I are splitting the costs of a share of crops from a local farm. I have to give her all the credit for starting this because she asked me. Of course, we have no idea how it works or what to expect, so she initially emailed the [...]

I love a farmer’s market – it’s quaint, inexpensive and supports local farmers. I think farmer’s markets have become more popular in our area in recent years because of the economy and because of a passion for buying locally. However, I found another local service that brings people even closer to their local farmers. I stumbled across a website that [...]