
If you were to gather a group of Full Belly folks, any role, and ask them what they find satisfying about farming, you’d get a range of answers, but some common themes would emerge.
Harvesting and getting produce to you is ultimately why we’re here. We’re not just growing plants and raising animals for the sake of growing them; we’re growing them to feed and nourish people, like you! There is a purpose to the work and at the end of each day, we have a real, tangible result, a direct reflection of that day’s effort and that of the months it took to get that harvestable product. The nicely packed CSA boxes, flats of tomatoes, and boxes of melons isn’t the end goal; it’s your enjoyment of that produce that really matters, with an emphasis on “joy.” That’s why we do what we do.
We sell a decent amount of produce and flowers via the wholesale market and while it might have a sticker, label, or sign with our name, those customers are anonymous and we as the farm might be too. It’s certainly feeding people, and is an important part of this business, but doesn’t nourish our souls quite as much. That’s why we do the CSA and Farmers Markets. These are opportunities to connect directly with you, to form relationships, to tell the story of Full Belly Farm and to hear yours. As much as you want to know who is growing your food, we want to know who is eating and enjoying it.
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