Winter Harvest Begins

Friday, November 02, 2007

I got my first order from the Philadelphia Winter Harvest yesterday. Winter Harvest is a buying club, run via Farm to City, that allows you to choose local produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods, among other things, during the winter and early spring. Items are paid for through a debit system from the member’s account. The order is then shipped to a pickup location on the weeks you specify per month.

The prices are a little too steep for me to purchase something every week, but I’ve seen other members buy things in great quantity. Last year, there were some problems with my orders that resulted in last-minute cancellations. As a result, I had some leftover credit and used it towards this month. I ended up inadvertently duplicating my order from my CSA, which resulted in more butternut squash and apple cider than I had intended. I love both, so it works out just fine.

This year, I hope to save up some money to buy some local meats. Stay tuned throughout the winter for updates!