I love going to meetings where I get to talk to actual farmers. People out there trying to make a living by feeding the rest of us. It's the most rewarding part of my job, and I love every conversation I have with a grower. Every. Single. One.
Maybe it's my farm roots. Maybe it's my respect for the hard work it takes to produce food. Maybe it's because we all know that freshly-picked strawberries taste better than what you buy at Kroger. Maybe it's by knowing the person who toiled over the plants, I trust them. Maybe it's all those things combined.
While I have so much to say on the subject, I'm going to make this short. The next Saturday your local farmers' market is open, go.
That's it. Just go. Support your local grower. Eat your local food. Enjoy your life. Locally.
See this guy? That's Harvey Williams. He grows, among other things, sweet potatoes, squash and greens. And I'd eat anything from his farm. Why? Because I know him. I trust him. And his food is always good.
L.
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