Biting into a rich, local tomato is a delicious experience, but how many of us actually savor this simple pleasure? A startling fact is that Idaho imports approximately 95% of its food; so in reality, not many of us get to enjoy tomatoes grown in Idaho. Most of our produce in stores comes from out of state, products of efficient and large-scale farming that are bred to be durable, but
About Laura Wolstenholme
Laura Wolstenholme spent four years editing The Idaho Women’s Journal, but in 2012 decided to “cast her bread on the waters” of the freelance writing life. She now revels in research and the subsequent writing. Previously, she earned a Master of Arts degree in English Literature at Boise State University in 2004.Author Archive | Laura Wolstenholme
Reserve a Slice of Summer
A list of southwestern Idaho farms that are running CSA subscriptions in 2013.
While we wait impatiently for the season of fresh, sun-warmed fruits and vegetables, there is something we can do now to prepare for summer’s delicious bounty: buy a share from a local CSA farm. A flourishing of community-supported gardens has made fresh and local food more accessible than ever in southwestern Idaho.
Community supported agriculture, known as
