Monday, June 13, 2011
In the Valley
We locate ourselves in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), nestled and working the lower foothills of Mt. Baker. We do so because we love the cranny we call home. Many of us farm on large pieces of land or small spots of acreage we fondly call "the farm". No matter which end of the spectrum we find ourselves, or somewhere in between, we share common passion and respect for all who toil this land. Some farm dairy, some beef, chickens, pork, veal and some of us garden veggies, fruit and flowers, and some of us farm trees that will be adorned with ornaments and a cherished part of Christmas celebrations and family memories. All of us provide some type of sustenance to our local communities. We have many surprises as we struggle with unmannered weather, unannounced pests and sometimes just plain bad luck. We are challenged beyond belief at times working into the early morning hours, in the dark of night, tired and exhausted. But we are all living in the valley together, creating a community of farming that will hopefully turn into generations of connection by providing some essences of life in the many unique ways we serve this land and each other.
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