Fred Monroe cuts chard at his farm in Alma in preparation for a drop-off on Sept. 25, 2017. Fred and his wife Michelle own Monroe Family Organics, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm that drops off its organic vegetables to community member

Fred Monroe cuts chard at his farm in Alma in preparation for a drop-off on Sept. 25, 2017. Fred and his wife Michelle own Monroe Family Organics, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm that drops off its organic vegetables to community members at various locations throughout the state, including Alma, Mount Pleasant, Midland and Okemos. 

Jessamine, 5, high-fives her mother Michelle after giving an old red pepper to chickens at her grandmother Barb Monroe's home in Alma, Sept. 18. Barb, Fred's mother, watches the kids when Fred and Michelle are making drop-offs or working at the farm

Jessamine, 5, high-fives her mother Michelle after giving an old red pepper to chickens at her grandmother Barb Monroe's home in Alma, Sept. 18. Barb, Fred's mother, watches the kids when Fred and Michelle are making drop-offs or working at the farm.

Jane, 6, and Jessamine, 5, left to right, welcome their father on Sep. 18 in the front lawn of their home in Elwell. The Monroes live about 15 minutes away from their farm.

Jane, 6, and Jessamine, 5, left to right, welcome their father on Sep. 18 in the front lawn of their home in Elwell. The Monroes live about 15 minutes away from their farm.

Michelle unpacks vegetables during a drop-off at the Alma First Church of God parking lot on Sept. 18. The Monroes receive most of their customers through word-of-mouth references. "I love them," Alma native and CSA member Alice Grau said. "They're

Michelle unpacks vegetables during a drop-off at the Alma First Church of God parking lot on Sept. 18. The Monroes receive most of their customers through word-of-mouth references. "I love them," Alma native and CSA member Alice Grau said. "They're really pleasant, easy to work with and helpful."

Timothy, 22 months, gazes into the camera while Michelle talks with Barb, Sept. 18 at Barb's home in Alma. Timothy is known as 'Little Tim' or 'Little T' in the Monroe household. 

Timothy, 22 months, gazes into the camera while Michelle talks with Barb, Sept. 18 at Barb's home in Alma. Timothy is known as 'Little Tim' or 'Little T' in the Monroe household. 

Michelle unpacks the car while her kids wander around the driveway, Sept. 18 at their home in Elwell. 'Little T', left, often wanders towards the road, requiring constant supervision from his parents or siblings. 

Michelle unpacks the car while her kids wander around the driveway, Sept. 18 at their home in Elwell. 'Little T', left, often wanders towards the road, requiring constant supervision from his parents or siblings. 

Jane, left, gives Barb a "flower," Sept. 29 in front of Barb's home in Alma. 

Jane, left, gives Barb a "flower," Sept. 29 in front of Barb's home in Alma. 

Fred prepares breakfast in the kitchen while Michelle reads 'Curious George' to Jane and Jessamine in the living room, Sept. 27 at their home in Elwell. The Monroe's kitchen is comprised mostly of their vegetables, but often includes produce from fe

Fred prepares breakfast in the kitchen while Michelle reads 'Curious George' to Jane and Jessamine in the living room, Sept. 27 at their home in Elwell. The Monroe's kitchen is comprised mostly of their vegetables, but often includes produce from fellow CSA farms. 

Fred eats bacon and smiles while Michelle, Jane and Jessamine look at a bunny they seen in their backyard, Sept. 18 at their home in Alma. After Michelle pointed out the dirt on the side of Fred's face, he shrugged it off and kept cooking dinner.&nb

Fred eats bacon and smiles while Michelle, Jane and Jessamine look at a bunny they seen in their backyard, Sept. 18 at their home in Alma. After Michelle pointed out the dirt on the side of Fred's face, he shrugged it off and kept cooking dinner. 

Fred watches in the doorway while Michelle says goodnight to Jane and Jessamine, Sept. 26 at their home in Elwell. 

Fred watches in the doorway while Michelle says goodnight to Jane and Jessamine, Sept. 26 at their home in Elwell. 

Fred Monroe cuts chard at his farm in Alma in preparation for a drop-off on Sept. 25, 2017. Fred and his wife Michelle own Monroe Family Organics, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm that drops off its organic vegetables to community member
Jessamine, 5, high-fives her mother Michelle after giving an old red pepper to chickens at her grandmother Barb Monroe's home in Alma, Sept. 18. Barb, Fred's mother, watches the kids when Fred and Michelle are making drop-offs or working at the farm
Jane, 6, and Jessamine, 5, left to right, welcome their father on Sep. 18 in the front lawn of their home in Elwell. The Monroes live about 15 minutes away from their farm.
Michelle unpacks vegetables during a drop-off at the Alma First Church of God parking lot on Sept. 18. The Monroes receive most of their customers through word-of-mouth references. "I love them," Alma native and CSA member Alice Grau said. "They're
Timothy, 22 months, gazes into the camera while Michelle talks with Barb, Sept. 18 at Barb's home in Alma. Timothy is known as 'Little Tim' or 'Little T' in the Monroe household. 
Michelle unpacks the car while her kids wander around the driveway, Sept. 18 at their home in Elwell. 'Little T', left, often wanders towards the road, requiring constant supervision from his parents or siblings. 
Jane, left, gives Barb a "flower," Sept. 29 in front of Barb's home in Alma. 
Fred prepares breakfast in the kitchen while Michelle reads 'Curious George' to Jane and Jessamine in the living room, Sept. 27 at their home in Elwell. The Monroe's kitchen is comprised mostly of their vegetables, but often includes produce from fe
Fred eats bacon and smiles while Michelle, Jane and Jessamine look at a bunny they seen in their backyard, Sept. 18 at their home in Alma. After Michelle pointed out the dirt on the side of Fred's face, he shrugged it off and kept cooking dinner.&nb
Fred watches in the doorway while Michelle says goodnight to Jane and Jessamine, Sept. 26 at their home in Elwell. 

Fred Monroe cuts chard at his farm in Alma in preparation for a drop-off on Sept. 25, 2017. Fred and his wife Michelle own Monroe Family Organics, a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm that drops off its organic vegetables to community members at various locations throughout the state, including Alma, Mount Pleasant, Midland and Okemos. 

Jessamine, 5, high-fives her mother Michelle after giving an old red pepper to chickens at her grandmother Barb Monroe's home in Alma, Sept. 18. Barb, Fred's mother, watches the kids when Fred and Michelle are making drop-offs or working at the farm.

Jane, 6, and Jessamine, 5, left to right, welcome their father on Sep. 18 in the front lawn of their home in Elwell. The Monroes live about 15 minutes away from their farm.

Michelle unpacks vegetables during a drop-off at the Alma First Church of God parking lot on Sept. 18. The Monroes receive most of their customers through word-of-mouth references. "I love them," Alma native and CSA member Alice Grau said. "They're really pleasant, easy to work with and helpful."

Timothy, 22 months, gazes into the camera while Michelle talks with Barb, Sept. 18 at Barb's home in Alma. Timothy is known as 'Little Tim' or 'Little T' in the Monroe household. 

Michelle unpacks the car while her kids wander around the driveway, Sept. 18 at their home in Elwell. 'Little T', left, often wanders towards the road, requiring constant supervision from his parents or siblings. 

Jane, left, gives Barb a "flower," Sept. 29 in front of Barb's home in Alma. 

Fred prepares breakfast in the kitchen while Michelle reads 'Curious George' to Jane and Jessamine in the living room, Sept. 27 at their home in Elwell. The Monroe's kitchen is comprised mostly of their vegetables, but often includes produce from fellow CSA farms. 

Fred eats bacon and smiles while Michelle, Jane and Jessamine look at a bunny they seen in their backyard, Sept. 18 at their home in Alma. After Michelle pointed out the dirt on the side of Fred's face, he shrugged it off and kept cooking dinner. 

Fred watches in the doorway while Michelle says goodnight to Jane and Jessamine, Sept. 26 at their home in Elwell. 

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