Question for Organic Ladies

Christine.Louie · June 2011

Where do you shop for your fruits/veggies? How many people are in your family and roughly how much is your weekly grocery bill for said produce?

I did a CSA last year and I am trying to determine whether we should join a CSA again this year (yes, I know, it's late in the season!) at a different farm (Cedarmore Farm in Hillboro - a family run Amish farm that uses organic methods). With delivery charge it would be $15/week (12 weeks) for a 1/2 bushel Summer share or $17/week (10 weeks) for same size Fall share...

jerseygirl81 · June 2011

It depends on how much time we have. My preference is the Findlay Market local farmers - even if they haven't spent the $ to be "certified organic," many of them use organic/sustainable farming practices. For me, it's as much about buying local and sustainable as it is about buying organic. If we don't have time for Findlay Market then we usually end up at Whole Foods. I don't know how much the produce portion of our grocery bill is, but we spend about $100-$120/week for two adults and a toddler, so I don't think it could be too bad.

I think the CSA price sounds reasonable, especially if it's not a working share.

Christine.Louie · June 2011

jerseygirl81:
It depends on how much time we have. My preference is the Findlay Market local farmers - even if they haven't spent the $ to be "certified organic," many of them use organic/sustainable farming practices. For me, it's as much about buying local and sustainable as it is about buying organic. If we don't have time for Findlay Market then we usually end up at Whole Foods. I don't know how much the produce portion of our grocery bill is, but we spend about $100-$120/week for two adults and a toddler, so I don't think it could be too bad.

I think the CSA price sounds reasonable, especially if it's not a working share.

Not a working share and given that I drive a similar distance to visit my parent's each week I'd consider them local .

Reading the Yahoo New Dirty Dozen article that someone shared along with watching Food Inc recently scared me into wanting to go back into cleaner and more sustainable food sources. Reading the farm's blog (kept by a CSA customer since the farm family is Amish and therefore doesn't use computers) I felt good about their practices and love the peek inside to how the food is produced.

jerseygirl81 · June 2011

Have you read Omnivore's Dilemma? Food Inc was a lot of repetition from that book, but the book goes into a lot more detail and explores some other themes, too. You should check it out, if this is something that interests you.

Traycee1242 · June 2011

I do the bulk of my shopping at the big Kroger in Anderson... They have a great selection of organic produce... Its less expensive than Whole Foods and I've found more sustainable... Also a pretty great selection.

I'll make a Whole Foods trip about once a month/every other month... We get to Findley Market when we can. I have gone back and forth about getting green bean delivery.. For now, were in good shape, but probably once the baby gets here I'll do it as I'll have less opportunities to shop.

Christine.Louie · June 2011

jerseygirl81:
Have you read Omnivore's Dilemma? Food Inc was a lot of repetition from that book, but the book goes into a lot more detail and explores some other themes, too. You should check it out, if this is something that interests you.

Ooh yeah I actually wanted to add that book to my reading list.

Missbollinger · June 2011

I get mine from DLM now, JJ's was not cost effective. I split my grocery shops between DLM and Meijers. Last year my CSA cost under $400 for the whole season into Fall, this year I wasn't ableto do the CSA because the lady doing it had family commitments and couldn't do it this year. I still get my meats from them (They raise their own) but produce from DLM and about $20-40 a week depending on what I am cooking that week. Oh and there are 5 of us but only 4 eat

MrsFoltz · June 2011

Christine.Louie:

Where do you shop for your fruits/veggies? How many people are in your family and roughly how much is your weekly grocery bill for said produce?

I did a CSA last year and I am trying to determine whether we should join a CSA again this year (yes, I know, it's late in the season!) at a different farm (Cedarmore Farm in Hillboro - a family run Amish farm that uses organic methods). With delivery charge it would be $15/week (12 weeks) for a 1/2 bushel Summer share or $17/week (10 weeks) for same size Fall share...

I just wanted to say that we are part of the Cedarmore CSA- we did the entire seaason starting the the spring and I love it! I think it's a good value and I get some veg from Andy that I wouldn't otherwise try. I also signed up for their canned goods so we get a fun surpise like salsa or pickles each week. Hope that helps!

Ttimes3 · June 2011

We do Green B.E.A.N. Delivery, once every two weeks ($35/each delivery). I love that we can customize our bin for each delivery, since I tend to select items that aren't as easy to find at Kroger or even Whole Foods.

I make a trip to Whole Foods on the weeks that we don't get a GB delivery. I usually pick up a few produce items, maybe a few pantry staples, but mostly meat, eggs, and dairy. I usually spend around $100 for each trip.

I shop at Kroger, once each week (sometimes I can stretch it out to once every other week), for all other grocery (and most personal) items and to keep us stocked on some produce and dairy, in between GB and WF. Inclusive of personal care items, my Kroger bill is usually around $150-$200.

In total, we easily spend $1000/month on groceries (but, on the flip side, we don't eat out much anymore).

Our grocery budget is probably really high, compared to some families, but it feeds 2 adults and 2 children (since W is eating jarred food and some finger foods), 3 meals a day + snacks. The way my boys eat, I might need to get a second job now! Surprise

segerama · June 2011

We do a combination. I purchase dairy, snacks, and some frozen foods from Trader Joes (Every other week). I purchase meat and some produce from DLM (weekly). I also go to Krogers/Target for dairy, snacks, personal care items, etc.(bi-weekly). Now that it is summer, I will also go to the local farmer's market in Centerville for most of our produce.

My goal is to start my own garden next summer to help save on produce costs. Right now, I spend about 150-200 a week on groceries, cleaning and personal care items. We also eat out 2-3 times a week.

brittanyandcj · June 2011

Green Bean Delivery- Sometimes we get the large bin every week, sometimes every other.

Wyoming Farmers Market- Usually we spend around $20-$30 every other week.

rottie06 · June 2011

Whole Foods for items on sale. Trader Joes for other items or farmers markets. I have not been to Northside farmers market yet this year but it is on my list of favs! The farmers take organic really serious there! I think Jungle Jims is priced high on their organic and not always the freshest. The other thing that not many people talk about is pick-your-own farms. I highly suggest picking (or buying) in bulk and canning or freezing. You can make a TON of things for an entire year and you will know every single ingredient and where it came from.

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