Wow @r2cornell, what you're describing to me is a dream- something I am currently striving to achieve for myself! That is incredible that even though you moved away from the farm life, that you still maintain growing your own, organically. Can I just say that it makes me scream with delight inside to hear that! I think the separation between "mainstream" or "normal" life statiscally placing most people into cities away from rural life is generally where I find the divide of our food sources. The city allows for the convenient runs to the stores whereas you might be inclined to know your neighbours and growers if you're a bit aways from the supermarket. Certainly this isn't the only reason or way but it's something I have noticed in my own hometown area.
I wish I had my grandparents to teach me these things- I believe they taught my parents but it got lost along the way, through lack of interest, rising of technology... those big brand stores...

I'm happy to hear that food is being brought up again, that people are talking about it and trying to change things. I never want to tell people what to do but presenting them this information so they have something to think about is my entire mission and it makes me overwhelmed to get such passionate responses about this- it gives me hope! I believe we can change the future of our food and I am going to try my best to do my part :)

Enjoy that delicious food, I can't wait for my garden to kick off so I can share it with you all :)

Have a lovely weekend, thanks for this inspiration (by no chance was it a rant, I loved it)!
XO,
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