America needs to support its farmers – here’s how we do it
2 years, 2 months ago

America needs to support its farmers – here’s how we do it

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2003, Chaney’s Dairy Barn was established allowing for the family farm to continue on.” That was one year before I began college at nearby Western Kentucky University. This left many independent farmers incapable of competing with the large factory farms and big agricultural conglomerates. We can continue to create and support local farmers’ markets, creating spaces within our communities for our small farmers to sell their goods and compete with the large factory farms. It’s why I am proud to wear my new “Support Your Local Farmer” shirt today – a shirt I was happy to buy at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, because I am proud to shop locally and to support the farmers in my community.

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Farmers’ markets are a vital but overlooked part of fixing Canada’s struggling food system

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