I remember, from that discussion, the local Tractor group that buys from farmers at a good price, then sells a portion of what it buys to cover the cost of providing the majority of the fine, fresh food to those in need in the community. How having coolers stocked with tens of thousands of dollars of that food - when the power went out during Helene - provided a resource for anyone and everyone in the area who could get there, when getting food in from anywhere else was about impossible. Another plank in the platform of resiliency, care, connection, creativity, and common sense that can be fostered, with hands, heads, hearts, and history carrying us beyond assumed constraints.
Suzanne was fortunate to be able to pick that lifestyle. Really hard work w/o days off, but rewarding in a way few other careers could ever even be considered.
Suzanne is a leader. She’ll inspire others to follow in her path. Hard work and all, she’s happy and smart and strong. Love the image of the cow’s divided hoof rooting the wild plant into the soil. Nature’s creative way to regenerate the soil.
Suzanne is an inspiration to so many, including myself. She embodies what local food is all about.
I was at the screening in 2011. It was an experience I will not soon forget. I do remember there being one other individual who was part of the panel discussion. I believe it was Randy Lewis from Ran-Lew Dairy. His cows produce some of the best milk in the state!
Thanks for sharing Steve. Suzanne is incredible. Will have to get in touch with Randy one of these days. And we're due back in Saxapahaw one day soon :)
I remember, from that discussion, the local Tractor group that buys from farmers at a good price, then sells a portion of what it buys to cover the cost of providing the majority of the fine, fresh food to those in need in the community. How having coolers stocked with tens of thousands of dollars of that food - when the power went out during Helene - provided a resource for anyone and everyone in the area who could get there, when getting food in from anywhere else was about impossible. Another plank in the platform of resiliency, care, connection, creativity, and common sense that can be fostered, with hands, heads, hearts, and history carrying us beyond assumed constraints.
Suzanne was fortunate to be able to pick that lifestyle. Really hard work w/o days off, but rewarding in a way few other careers could ever even be considered.
Suzanne is a leader. She’ll inspire others to follow in her path. Hard work and all, she’s happy and smart and strong. Love the image of the cow’s divided hoof rooting the wild plant into the soil. Nature’s creative way to regenerate the soil.
Finally getting a meat processor established locally near me. So looking forward to it!
That’s wonderful
Suzanne is an inspiration to so many, including myself. She embodies what local food is all about.
I was at the screening in 2011. It was an experience I will not soon forget. I do remember there being one other individual who was part of the panel discussion. I believe it was Randy Lewis from Ran-Lew Dairy. His cows produce some of the best milk in the state!
Thanks for sharing Steve. Suzanne is incredible. Will have to get in touch with Randy one of these days. And we're due back in Saxapahaw one day soon :)
Would be great to see you back in Saxapahaw. There are so many wonderful farms and farmers in the area.
I was fortunate enough to be one of Suzanne's first raw milk customers. I hope the proposed bill outlawing herd shares doesn't come to pass.