Harvest Astoria

I took part in Harvest Astoria’s summer 2011 program. I got the veggies and the weekly fruit. It was my first experience with a CSA.
Pros:
— Delicious, fresh, local veggies and fruit
— The veggies are completely organic
— The fruit is grown using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques
— The price seemed reasonable, considering quantity and quality of produce
— The people running this CSA are great, and volunteering was actually fun! (I volunteered for 2 «distribution» shifts)
— Quantity of food each week is good for about 2 – 3 people who eat a lot of produce, and cook
Cons:
— For me, it was a bit too much food (just me and my boyfriend, who doesn’t really eat that much produce…)
— They started off the summer accepting compost, which was great, but then weren’t able to continue it
— The pickup was on Wednesday nights from 5:30pm-8pm, which was sometimes awkward for me if I had to work late…
Overall, I think Harvest Astoria is great and I really hope they continue to do what they do. If you have a small family, or have a good roommate situation, or if you’re a couple who cooks and eats a lot of produce — this could be fantastic for you! Check them out.