We know many Tastybeat readers are eager to find quality products from community-supported agriculture (CSA). Meet Cedar Valley Farms! Jody and Beth Osmund operate this highly regarded sustainable farm in Ottawa, Illinois. They're committed to raising animals in ways that nurture and respect the animals and environment, and they deliver their delicious beef, pork, chicken and free-range eggs to several convenient Chicago locations. When you join Cedar Valley's CSA, not only will you enjoy high-quality local meat products, you'll also become part of a mutually beneficial relationship between consumers and farmers.

Picture this: Angus cows graze on fresh pasture. Hampshire-Duroc hogs graze on pasture and receive supplemental whole grains and soybean. Chickens roam freely and get fed locally-grown grains and plants.

Cedar Valley meat shares are available in 3, 6, and 12-month shares. Shares average $80.00/month including delivery. Box contents vary from month to month, always containing a variety of farm-raised meat and eggs. A sample share might include:

• 3 lb roast
• 2 lbs hamburger
• 1 pkg pork chops
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 2 pasture-raised chickens
• 2 dozen farm fresh eggs

Joining Cedar Valley's meat share is easy. Just go to www.cedarvalleysustainable.com, select Meat Share, then select Join now. You'll select your pick-up site from their list of drop-off locations including Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Oak Park, Naperville, and more. And keep your eyes peeled at tastybeat.com for details on ordering Cedar Valley's pasture-raised turkeys for Thanksgiving!

Happy and Healthy Eating!

Tastybeat

Cedar Valley Farms
1985 N. 3609th Road (map)
Ottawa, IL 61350
815.431.9544
website: cedarvalleysustainable.com
email: cdrvalleyfarm@gmail.com

Tastybeat gem The Coffee & Tea Exchange in Lakeview now carries organic Costa Rican fair trade coffee beans. Tastybeat loves this nutty, smooth medium blend roast. When you choose Fair Trade Certified coffee, you directly support a better life for farming families. To get your hands on this flavorful, aromatic coffee, stop in their charming store on Broadway or order online or by phone.

The Coffee & Tea Exchange
3311 North Broadway (map)
Chicago, IL
773.528.2241

Phone orders: 866.266.1936
Hours:
M-TH: 8am-7pm
Sat. 9am-7pm
Sun. 10am-6pm