A lack of gratitude is a pet peeve of mine. If someone doesn't say thank you for something I've given them, it is upsetting and disappointing. I was surprised to learn that in southern appalachia it's sort of a superstition to say thank you after someone gives you a plant! Don't say thank you whatever you do! The plant may die! Interesting tidbit! I'm certain that isn't the case for the Pacific NW!
This week, I plan to highlight some tidbits that stood out to me. From page 102, "Many who farm for a living have 9 to 5 jobs and still get it (farming) all done." WOW!!!! Working a farm is VERY long and hard work. It should help us all appreciate why good food like this costs more. I'm beginning to understand that. I'm trying to think intentionally about where my food is coming from. Who was behind the planting, tending, care, growth, harvesting of each carrot I eat, etc...
The community aspect of farmer's markets is an amazing experience/relationship that all could benefit from (both farmer and buyer). Make your weekly trip to the farmer's market like a field trip. Get to know the farmer behind the veggies and fruits and sometimes grass-fed beef they're selling. They have a passion for what they're doing. We could all learn from them!
One little side note: last farmer's market season, our local famer's market had coloring pages for the kids. I (always a kid) would collect one each week. They all had themes of farms or farmers or fresh veggies, etc... I colored each of them and posted them (not on my blog) but a REAL posting! On the entry way hall, where each person who visits sees the farm in a crayola version! I look forward to collecting and coloring more in 2009!
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I know, it was mind boggling to realize that people farm after working a 9-5 job...I can barely water my plants after a long day at work :0)
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