Get big or get out farming antidote

PBS has recently aired programs on farming, one radio and one TV. The
programs highlighted small farmers. Some Farmers were making a living
on as little as 5 acres. They have found success by growing organic,
and by bypassing the wholesale food delivery system which gives a very
low price. Instead, they are applying direct marketing and working
directly with groceries like Puget Consumer Coop (PCC), Whole Foods,
and farmer markets. In New York City, there are 58 farmers markets, 28
in Seattle. One individual farmer sells his apples for several dollars
more than what he would get from a wholesaler, and PCC pays it because
PCC needs the relationship with the farmer. So, get big or get out
needs to plug a leak. Too bad there are no small mom & pop refineries
supplying gasoline.

Anthony

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