No Farms, No Food: Why Family Farms Matter to Economic Independence
Growing up in Hood River, Oregon, and later spending time in the Skagit Valley, I came to appreciate farming as a way of life. Which is why it’s important to check the label and country of origin. Instead of assuming.
Today, I spotted a ‘No Farms, No Food’ sticker while driving. It reminded me that many of us still believe farming isn’t simply a way of life—it’s a form of freedom. Previously, I wrote about U.S. food security and the importance of supporting local family farms.
Growing up in Hood River, Oregon, and later spending time in the Skagit Valley, I came to appreciate farming as a way of life. Which is why it’s important to check the label and country of origin. Instead of assuming.
When communities lose locally owned farms, they risk losing more than agricultural production. They also lose economic independence, generational wealth, and control over an essential part of their food supply. And, the supply chain and ecosystem tied to those contracts.
This summer, we visited Adelman Peony Gardens, a reminder that supporting family farms extends beyond the grocery aisle.
This cool site takes the guesswork out of it at Local Farm Map.