Relationships and Rethinking Profit in Local Food Business
Every business wants to make a profit; that’s how companies progress, and that’s how growth happens. So how can we rethink profit to be more fulfilled? I was talking to a friend at a small local cooperative producers’ market about this recently. We were observing the crowd, seeing the friendly chatter and banter that was […]
Is Organic Certification Worth It For Small Scale Farmers?
“It’s the people who spray the chemicals on their food that should have to label it!” We’ve all heard this one. And it’s true. How we got to a place where to be organic, we have to go through rigorous testing and evaluation is baffling. I suppose it makes sense, though, in some way. Since […]
Homemade Plant Pest Sprays
Whipping up DIY concoctions to get rid of plant pests or diseases to save money is not penny-wise, unless you’ve got the right ingredients. Listen up, frugal gardeners… Homemade plant pest sprays and fungicides aren’t the answer. The same can be said for those who want to avoid nasty chemicals in the garden. Don’t let […]