Look! It’s that person who is increasingly elusive in Chester County known as a real farmer.
This guy doesn’t farm on the roof top of the Whole Foods in Exton, and he doesn’t have a glam squad that sets him up for photo shoots, wardrobe, hair, and nails. He also doesn’t have a publicist to tell the world that he’s a farmer. That is profession and his calling, and you can tell by what he does that he’s an actual and real farmer.
This is a farmer like many others who works hard. I think undoubtedly could use a big juicy federal grant, but you won’t see him wishing to collect a James Beard award because he would probably look at you funny.
So politicians and others take note. This is a real farmer on a real tractor in a real field.
And if you folks out there know any real farmers, you will know that not only do they work hard, they are fairly down to earth and humble. They will always tell you about their crops, but they won’t brag. They are genuine.
Support your farmers. They are all important. Even the ones without glam squad and professional publicists. Think of them as agricultural influencers without social media, only blood, sweat, and tears, and Mother Nature.
We also need more real farmers and less development.
Thanks for stopping by.
Greetings.
First, my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved pet. Been there, it’s awful. My dogs are now 14 and 12… 🙁
Second, thanks for your postings on the farm at Westtown School. I read them last year and checked back today for updates. I too am appalled at the grants, the hype, and the lack of progress. I get plenty of emails from her asking for donations and to join her CSA – as if – but no details on when, if ever, the stand will open this year.
Do you know if she plans to let the land lie fallow again this year? If so, where is the produce from any CSA to be grown? The same place the 1,000,000 pounds of produce will be grown, which is where? And do you know if land has to actually lie fallow for years in order to gain Certified Organic status? I would think one could farm using organic practices in the meantime, but I’m just a racist too I guess because I don’t like overgrown weeds. Who knew?
I live in Westtown and patronized Pete’s since he farmed on Shiloh Road – I could actually see the farming happening from the back of my house.
Thanks again for your efforts, especially where this Farmer Jawn is concerned.
Pam