Sustainable
Family Farms in Western North Carolina
The
existence of family farms guarantees the preservation of
green space within local communities.
Independent family farms
also play a vital role in rural economies. In addition to
providing jobs to local people, family farmers also help
support small businesses by purchasing goods and services
within their communities.
Purchase
food directly from your local family farmer at a
farmers market, at a farm stand, or through a
food co-op or a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
system.
Ask
the manager of your grocery store to supply foods
produced at local family farms. Download I
care about where my food comes from! - a
notecard you can give to your store manager.
Donate
money to Farm Aid Since 1985, this non-profit
organization has worked to support America's
family farmers.
If
you shop at a farmers market or buy directly from
a farm, thank the farmer for providing you with
such wholesome and delicious food. As long as
farming is recognized as an important, rewarding
profession, younger people will be encouraged to
become farmers.
A Point
of View Farm and Vineyard
151 Young Road
Grassy Creek, NC 28631
phone: (336)384-4963 www.nuthousecottage.com
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to pool ideas, exchange perspectives, and learn from each
other. The Networks focus on management intensive
rotational grazing, weed and pest management, soil
fertility, herd health, or the economics of farming
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