If you are not enjoying delivery of fresh produce from local farms you are really missing out. Our local organic farm, South Coast Farms (http://www.southcoastfarms.com/), has a Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) program which delivers a basket a fresh seasonal produce to a nearby pickup spot every week.
It is exciting to receive a basket full of fresh produce each week and then plan the menu for the week around our fresh produce. This encourages us to do more traditional seasonal cooking and try out new recipes.
What does this have to do with Manufacturing? Well, besides supporting our local farms, I also believe in supporting our local manufacturers and buying products made locally even if it costs me a little more money. I do not buy at certain stores that sell primarily foreign made goods, even when these are cheaper. I believe that we, the consumers, can only make a statement with our wallets.
When you spend that extra tax rebate this year, perhaps spend it on US made products. This way some of the money will make it back to manufacturers that are paying workers in the US and making a bigger contribution to our economy. Perhaps don’t spend it all shopping at a big mart store that is buying mostly foreign products. Let's stimulate our economy, instead of someone elses ;)
Farmer George is running a business and trying to make a profit while competing with big farms and imported goods. His farm is part of the community and it feels good to be buying from a local producer that is delivering a much needed quality product to us. I strongly encourage everyone to seek out their local farms and become a member. Also be mindful of where your products are coming from. We can each make a difference.
Good eats!
Comments