Contrary to the belief of many people, food does not come from Da Jewel (insert your local grocery here). We who live on small farms and actually engage in farming activities know where food comes from. We know firsthand because we’re the ones producing it so it can arrive on the shelves of your local Jewel store or farmer’s market so those who don’t understand where food comes from, or what’s involved in producing it, can still eat well.

What we ask in return is to be left alone to produce your food the best way we can. We ask that the USDA not over regulate small farmers to the point of putting them out of business with rules made to control mega farms that produce substandard products in large quantities. We ask that government entities leave our land alone and allow us to use it in the most productive way we can to produce quality food stuffs for reasonable prices, and not try to intervene when communities set aside space for communal gardens.

We ask that factories and individuals keep their pollution under control so our livestock and crops have water that is clean and clear so when they become cabrito, veal, beef, milk or cheese, you, the consumer, have access to fresh, locally produced food and don’t have to be concerned about getting cancer from eating a cheeseburger.

If we irradiate the soil with chemicals and pollutants, if we poison the water, cut down the trees that provide shade and protection from erosion, if we turn every piece of open land into housing, commercial interests or infrastructure, who will make the food? Food that’s tasty and healthy?

We ask that those who aren’t in the practice of living on the land, those who dwell in cities and suburbs and don’t engage in farming type stuff, don’t just turn the page or change the channel when news of farming infringement comes up. We ask that you all pay attention and take a stand and most of all, try to understand that we do what we do because we love it and because we believe strongly in healthy food….for you.

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