As a former nurse, I spent years caring for patients, seeing firsthand the profound impact that food has on our health. I came to realize that the healthiest lives weren't built in hospitals or clinics - they were cultivated on farms, around family tables, and in communities that understood the true value of nourishing, real food. So, I made the decision to step out of the clinical world and into the farm, trading my stethoscope for soil, and tending to the animals now bestowed in my care.
As a farmer and previous RN, I believe that the journey to wellness begins with what's on our plates. Buying food from a local farmer like me offers more than just fresh ingredients - it provides a connection to the source of your nourishment, ensuring that what you eat is produced with care, transparency, and respect for both the land and your body. Local food doesn't travel thousands of miles; it doesn't sit on a shelf for days. It is harvested and brought directly to you, preserving the nutrients, flavor and most importantly the integrity that your body deserves.
By choosing locally raised, sustainably produced foods, you're not just supporting the family farm, you're investing in your own health. You're choosing nutrient-rich, ethically sourced products over processed, anonymous alternatives. You're supporting a system where every decision is made with the health of the consumer, the community and the environment in mind. And most importantly, you're re-discovering the simple truth that good food- real food- is the foundation of good health.
That's a prescription that I'll stand behind any day.