I recently visited the farm I worked at in High School. Well, I didn't actually do farm work per se, but I worked in the ice cream shop...still it's hard work.
I've been to a million farmer's markets in the city, but nothing compares to going to a farm stand. There's an unmistakable feeling of hard work and craftiness. Maybe it has something to do with the fields being right there. I love talking to the people who cared for the gardens and picked everything for us to enjoy. My old boss, now friend showed me all of the beautiful quilts she's been working on or completed and I am in complete awe. She's also made these amazing tote bags which would totally sell for over $100 in the city. I was hoping she'd give me one :)
The farm was actually featured in Hudson River Valley Farms: The People and the Pride behind the Produce which is really exciting, and of course I bought one.
I am so inspired by all of the people that work at Tantillo's Farm in NY and can only wish the basil plant in my window or the half finished crafts under my bed could amount to a fraction of what they are able to accomplish.
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