January 1, 2022
Starting Tuesday, January 4th, members and supporters of Tucson CSA will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in the University of Arizona Compost Cats Bucket Program. On January 4 & 5 during share pick up, representatives from the Compost Cats program will set up to share information about their program. We are excited… Read more »
December 13, 2021
Since the early days of the Tucson CSA we have received “quelites” in our shares. Also known as Mexican wild greens, quelites are consumed in large quantities in Mexico and many other parts of the world, where they are grown as crops as well as harvested wild. The term quelites comes from the Náhuatl language… Read more »
Our final pop-up market of the season and year is upon us! We would like to thank all the vendors who have graced us with their talents and their generosity. Remember that 10% of all of their sales goes to our CS-Aid Fund! For our final pop-up during CSA share pickup on December 14 &… Read more »
While Tucson CSA takes a break for the last two weeks of 2021, we don’t want to leave you hungry for the superior local produce that you’re used to. Don’t worry, we will be back before you know it. In the meantime here are some ideas for where you will be able find locally grown… Read more »
December 6, 2021
Agave Pantry brings a unique variety of items as our next pop-up vendor on December 7 & 8. The owner of Agave Pantry, Shazieh, uses her culinary and artistic knowledge to create beautiful and thoughtful items. Her well curated gifts will range from Chai Spice Sets, Salt Blends, Sugar & Spice Blend Sets to Pottery… Read more »
Zoe’s Vegan Bakery started in 2019 in Zoe’s home kitchen when she first sold her vegan holiday cookies. Zoe is offering her cookies for preorder this holiday season by the dozen. Simply pre-pay for your order at The CSA Shop during pickup hours this week. Preordered cookies will be ready for pickup December 14 &… Read more »
November 29, 2021
During the next three weeks of CSA share pick up, we will have some awesome local vendors set up in front of the courtyard. They will be offering a variety of products that would make great gifts for the holiday season. First up, on November 30 & December 1, we have a trifecta of vendors… Read more »
November 28, 2021
We have very exciting news here at Tucson CSA! We are now approved to accept SNAP for our 6-week produce subscriptions through the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program. We are encouraging current members who may qualify to let us know and take advantage of this fantastic program! We are also asking for the rest… Read more »
November 24, 2021
At the Tucson CSA, we are so thankful for all our members, farmers, vendors, volunteers and supporters. We hope you all had a relaxing and safe holiday…with lots of delicious food! We all know that leftovers are an integral part of Thanksgiving. Here are a couple recipes to help you use up those leftovers in… Read more »
November 15, 2021
If you are taking home a turkey this week from Chiracahua Pasture Raised Meats we can’t offer you advice on how to clear out space in your fridge or freezer to accommodate the large birds, but we wish you luck! And should you brine your turkey, dry brine? Spatchcock or deep fry? We can’t give… Read more »