We May Be Young, But We Are Not Stupid
Posted: July 6, 2009
“It sounds so simple. You get hungry. You eat. But the reality is that it took a bunch of farmers a lot blood, sweat and tears to feed us.” So starts the intro to a new web site launched by a group of 20 somethings who think farming is critical to our survival and kind of cool.
“As young people we don’t always take the time to consider the importance of our food supply – the importance of the American family farmer. We love farmers. They feed our soul. Together we are working to help our generation understand the importance of knowing where our food comes from and who produced it. Join us as we celebrate a true American hero, the family farmer.”
In the midst of a barrage of regulatory legislation and public disbelief that family farmers even exist anymore, this new group is kind of refreshing, even if only from the standpoint that is shows the next generation of consumers showing an interest in the quality and origination of the food supply.
Make no mistake, however, these kids obviously have a more detailed message that promotes high quality, sustainably produced food grown and raised in the U.S. Now that is kind of cool.
