What Michelle Williams and Chelsea Clinton Have in Common
By Shira | Jan 11, 08 06:22 PM
Doesn't it suck how much attention celebrities get for superficial things like weight gain, what they're wearing, and where they choose to shop? I was walking along Fifth Avenue one day and saw a bunch of paparazzi staked out on the sidewalk outside a J. Crew. Apparently, Keri Russell was buying some jeans.
Actually, I do think the famous among us should be held accountable for their consumer choices, as we all should. So, what do Michelle Williams and Chelsea Clinton have in common? They're both into local, organic, sustainable agriculture. I spotted Chelsea at the Union Square Farmer's Market with a bag full of produce, and a few months ago, when we went to pick up our last Hearty Roots farm share of the season, Michelle Williams was volunteering to help distribute the veggies. It was pretty awesome.
For those of you who don't know what a farm share is, it's time to learn about CSAs, a.k.a Community Supported Agriculture. They're a great way to support local farmers, eat well, and protect the environment. While farmers markets give communities access to local food, farm shares go a step further, enabling individuals to help farmers financially when they need it most - at the beginning of the season. You sign up for a share in the winter, pay for your veggies up front, and pick up the bounty at prescribed times and locations over the course of the season, usually late spring through fall. In addition to enabling local agrarians to stay afloat, you get really high-quality produce at bargain prices. Now's the time of year when folks start signing up for spring shares, so don't miss your chance.
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