rapidfire N E W S Y O U C A N U S E
Save
Money,
Eat Fresh
If you’re looking for
ways to trim your gro-
cery bill, now might be
the time to join a com-
munity-supported agri-
culture (CSA) program.
Typically, CSA members
pay a few hundred dol-
lars up front to buy a
share in a local farm.
During growing season,
which spans 20 to 26
weeks, harvests are split
Iraq on Path to
evenly between share-
Self-Sufficiency
holders, who receive
a box each week that
contains freshly picked
— and often organic —
N
orthwest of Baghdad, Iraq, yat and Agur Quf,” said Army Col. Todd produce. Some CSAs
Feb. 5, coalition forces tran- McCaffrey, commander of the 25th Infan- also offer bread, eggs,
sitioned control of Joint Security try Division’s 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat cheese, and meats.
Station (JSS) Salmiyat, an idle rail and Team, “and while we depart this JSS, we As a shareholder,
railcar production facility, to Iraq’s Trans- will remain partnered to assure continued you’re assuming the
portation Ministry. The transfer bolsters security throughout this critical area.” same risks as the farm-
production and employment in Iraq. On Feb. 3, preventive medicine soldiers er, so your bounty will
“This is a great day for Iraq,” Amir Abdl from the 1st Cavalry Division’s 4th Brigade depend on the success
al-Jabbar Ismael, Iraq’s deputy transpor- Combat Team demonstrated food-handling of the growing season.
tation minister, said. “One of the most and dining facility inspection procedures To locate a CSA in
modern facilities to produce rail ties in to Iraqi counterparts at the dining hall your community, visit
the Middle East will bring many jobs to on Contingency Operating Base Adder. Local Harvest at www
the Iraqi people.” The 27th Brigade Support Battalion team
.localharvest.org/csa.
“Our brigade has forged deep and last- focused on food-preparation and serving — Kris Ann Hegle
ing relationships with the people of Salmi- techniques during the Iraqi soldiers’ visit.
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