Some of the local organic produce available through the Lake County Community Co-op. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Community Co-op announced its modified CSA boxes were sourced from all local organic producers last week.

Produce for the boxes included green bell peppers and Early Girl tomatoes from Bio Farm in Kelseyville, mixed summer squash and Genovese Basil from Leonardis Organics in Lakeport, Russian Banana potatoes from Love Farms in Kelseyville and Simka Plums from Clover Creek Family Farm in Upper Lake.

These local producers, as well as Full Moon Farm, Dancing Tree People Organics and Main Street Bakery, have individual items purchasable through the co-op's new online ordering system, FOODS, increasing member options for Lake County grown and produced food.

The co-op's weekly modified CSA (community supported agriculture) boxes are sourced from local organic growers first, regional producers second and organic distributors lastly.

JoAnn Saccato, chair of the Lake County Community Co-op, was delighted with the news, "Due to our inclement Spring weather this year, most of our growers experienced a challenging and late harvest season. To finally have our boxes completely sourced local, which we haven't been able to do since Winter, is just exciting. It brings us closer to our vision of a sustainable local food system."

She further espoused the benefits to the environment, economy and community when the boxes can be sourced solely from Lake County farmers, and added, "Our local producers are doing what they can to increase their variety and lengthen the growing season in Lake County so we can benefit more from their efforts. We wholeheartedly appreciate that!"

Additionally, the co-op announced a new drop point in Upper Lake replacing the original drop at Olivia's Organics.

Lake County Wine Studio, at 9505 No. 1 Main St. (corner of First and Main), enthusiastically took on the role of drop point for Upper Lake. The studio will be open for pick up of the boxes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, expanding member opportunities in that area.

The co-op has 10 drop points throughout the county for their weekly produce delivery.

For more information on ordering through the Co-op visit www.lakeco-op.org or call 707-993-4270.

For more information on the Lake County Wine Studio, contact Susan Feiler at 707-275-8030.

Now celebrating almost three years in existence, the Lake County Community Co-op (LCCC) cultivates an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility.

The co-op encourages member input and participation for the continued success of its co-creation. It supports and enhances the local food system while providing a forum for community activities.