Also, not to downplay the good work done by the Homeless Garden Project, but the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF, website: www.caff.org/regions/central_coast.shtml) has a pamphlet that has the dates and locations of farmers markets, as well as contact info for all the CSAs in our area. They also describe what it is that the farm specializes in, so if you like more leafy greens, choose a CSA from a farm that specializes in them.

Also, Farmer Blue-- thanks for the suggestions. Research is key, and finding the right CSA helps. However, no one should have difficulty finding lettuce in this area: Steinbeck Country has been called the Salad Bowl for good reason, since I think more lettuce is grown here than any other location.

Thanks for the info and the plug for CSAs!!