My family has a really strong tradition of farming and gardening. Growing up, there were plenty of things that would come from our land to our table. We had greens, strawberries, figs, tomatoes, cucumbers, lemons, clementines, peaches, and more! It was something we did together and for each other. It even stretched into our community; I would go to the neighbors and deliver eggs in exchange for plums or whatever else. We made ice creams, pasta, bread and other things. We invested time in knowing where our food came from and how it was made.
This tradition was held until recently when my immediate family moved across the country. Although we do buy local grown foods and make a lot of our own “from scratch,” after hearing Prof Kleppel speak I feel really empowered to restore that tradition. Our land can and should be used for more than eye candy to “keep up with the Jones’.” I don’t want my children or the children of my siblings to grow up eating box meals! I want them to have the privilege of planting something, caring for it, and watching it grow. I don’t want to have to rely on someone who throws poison on food just they can have something on their plate.
I got the OK from Mom! So as for me and my family, we will continue to support the community by buying locally, and begin again to support ourselves.
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