Never did I think American mothers would not be able to get baby formula for their babies. But just that happened in 2022. This was the result of a manmade disaster. Overzealous federal government regulators closed baby formula factory production lines down. The result was a catastrophic baby formula shortage.
Bonus points for knowing West Virginia is rife with private farms and produce markets grown locally and usually easy to reach a short drive away. Don't spread it too far or everybody will move there.
Thank you for putting this post together. Indeed, it's a great idea to familiarize with local farm markets and buy local, organic food. The fundamentals (1) to (3) are super important. And prayer, as always.
Actually, I recently learned about "Moink," which reportedly offers ethical meat boxes, owned and operated by farmers, delivered to our doorstep (https://www.moinkbox.com/about-us)
Bonus points for knowing West Virginia is rife with private farms and produce markets grown locally and usually easy to reach a short drive away. Don't spread it too far or everybody will move there.
My wife's family has had an orchard in Hampshire, Co WV for 58 years.
Here is a link on my blog that memorializes her recently passed brother who kept it going by fighting in the Special Forces for 21 years.
https://poetslife.blogspot.com/2012/11/ruggles-orchard.html
His son has worked in a steel plant for 15 years and worked the Ruggles Orchard as well.
Tough family.
Old Timey Americans.
They have taught me much.
Thank you for putting this post together. Indeed, it's a great idea to familiarize with local farm markets and buy local, organic food. The fundamentals (1) to (3) are super important. And prayer, as always.
Actually, I recently learned about "Moink," which reportedly offers ethical meat boxes, owned and operated by farmers, delivered to our doorstep (https://www.moinkbox.com/about-us)