What a great idea to share with your local CSFP! I really like that. We have a local food bank that we have given extras to – but it is hard – a lot of people now would rather have something instant – and some organizations cannot accept something that is not in a package. The bears at our nearby “Game Farm” enjoyed some of our surplus apples this year, so at least they didn’t go to waste. Ideally, I like the concept of a “gifting economy” and finding that balance between the need to make a certain amount of money and allowing people to pay what they can afford, not necessarily in cash. I also feel quite privileged to have the surplus to share in the first place. The relationships are more valuable than the monetary return. Best wishes to you, Beth, for a fantastic year in the garden – thanks for taking the time to read my long posts & comment!

My dad is an amazing person. I will make sure he sees this. He is quite tech-savvy, and he shares your name, Walt. 🙂 hope your bees are making it through this strange winter!

Thank you! These kinds of comments keep me going! Although perhaps (as the previous commenter suggested) I should stick to gardening!

I always enjoy thoughtful discussions. Thank you for your comment and for visiting my site. True, I can’t wait to get my hands back into the soil. Good garlic (and other crops) to you, too!