The Big Picture.

A little birdy told me that total farmer sales through the entire locallygrown network recently passed the $13 million milestone. That’s money that didn’t fund the environmental devastation of single crop, industrial farming. That’s money that didn’t patronize the cruelty of concentrated animal feeding operations. That’s money that was spent in quantifiable support of a stronger, safer food economy. Best of all, that’s a lot of great local food making its way to a massive number of people! It may seem like our little food club couldn’t possibly influence the greater food economy, but we are one of many, and our collective impact is real.

We owe it all, of course, to you! We only exists because you continue to shop local, support sustainable farms, and spread the word. So let’s keep the momentum going! If you haven’t already this week, or even if you have, take a virtual walk around The Market before it closes at noon tomorrow and know that every item you order paves the way for a better, tastier future.

-Rebecca Wild
Program Manager

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