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.
I’m in rural Oregon. They appear to be going after small farmers over water conservation. Partly legit & reasonable, but extreme and punitive. It benefits large farmers who can afford the permits and added infrastructure. The consumers and hard-working growers that supply the farmers markets & food hubs — all are the ones who suffer.
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.
Food Hubs too!
I’m in rural Oregon. They appear to be going after small farmers over water conservation. Partly legit & reasonable, but extreme and punitive. It benefits large farmers who can afford the permits and added infrastructure. The consumers and hard-working growers that supply the farmers markets & food hubs — all are the ones who suffer.
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)