Something special arrived at the farm yesterday.
It was impressive to see it all sitting on the big delivery truck in the driveway, neatly stacked 15 feet high and 8 feet wide.
It doesn’t come from just anywhere. It’s sourced carefully from a farm family we know and trust out in Wayne County.
And it’s a truly precious commodity around here because it keeps the animals healthy, strong and warm during the harsh winter months.
If you’re not sure what I’m referring to, picture fields of certified organic pasture – grass, legumes, etc. – harvested at their prime this past summer and sitting in the sun drying and curing.
And then imagine all that sustenance getting conveniently packed into bales for us to distribute amongst the animals when the ground is frozen, and our own pastures are sparse.
It’s a simple transaction: the truck arrives, the bales are transferred, and payment is made. And yet, the sight of the barn replenished in this way always gives me the same feeling I get when I look into my favorite kitchen cabinet – the one where I keep the jars of our tomato sauce, applesauce, jam, and pickles that were canned at peak freshness last summer.
It’s a feeling of deep gratitude for the farmers who work tirelessly to grow the crops that we don’t have the time, energy, skillset or infrastructure to grow ourselves.
Yesterday was a potent reminder that we, as humans, don’t live well in solitude. It’s only through our interdependence, the web of connections that we make with one another, that we really thrive.
Thank YOU for being a part of our web, our community. We love sharing with you and working with other amazing small farmers to grow amazing food for you and your sweet family.
Your Farmers,
Jenney & Greg
PS – The other special arrival on the farm this week was our first-ever batch of capicola! We’re almost sold out, so don’t wait to claim the last remaining packs for pickup at the Farm Store.
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