At the farmers market this week we had the opportunity to take a minute out of the busy day to recognize our farmers and all the hard work they put towards our everyday existence. It was really interesting when each of the farmers told a little bit about what they bring to the market and how working the land has affected their families. These days the job of farming has never been more difficult. The margins are tighter, the equipment more expensive and good help hard to find. Still the farmers do what their families have done for generations, they put good food on our table without so much as a thank you from a public that thinks the cornucopia of the supermarket is where it all begins. This is one of the reasons that having farmers markets is so important. Besides the top quality goods (right now the peaches are heavenly)it gives us a chance to put a face to our food. Come out this week and go to a nearby market and meet a hero.
