The Organic Food Club

"We're bringing a community of people together," said Kalajian, who treats people and animals with her homegrown and handmade herbal tinctures, teas and other products. She also gives workshops on raw food, making herbal medicines, cosmetics, cat and dog health care, and other subjects.

The organic produce club started last month. Its 17 members pick what they want from a list more than a few dozen items long - from the standards like Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic and celery to the things not so mainstream, like Swiss chard, Medjool dates and Lacinato kale. Kalajian puts in the order from Global Organics, a certified organic produce distributor in Sarasota.

The delivery truck comes to her house - which is on the farm - on Thursdays and members pick up their goods on Fridays."

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