Why that Local Farm Should Be Your Favorite Place on Earth

If you’re lucky, you live in a rural enough area where there’s a local farm (or two or three or maybe ten) that operate in and around the community. One you know by name. Maybe you’ve even been there, or bought/tasted their goods at a local farmers market or restaurant. Even while interacting with these amazing local farms, you’ve likely not sat down and really thought about the impact these wonderful self-sustaining businesses have on their communities and the environment and just how much they enrich the lives of everyone in their area. 

The next time you need...well, pretty much anything...why not consider working with a local farm? Below we’ve listed a few ways in which people in the community use local farms, for a wide variety of social events, for their local, organic, healthy food, and more. Why not give one of them a shot? 

Food Deliveries, Co-Ops, Catering and More

Farms do more than just provide produce to grocery stores (unless you’re a commercial farm, that’s likely not your bag anyway). Most of them provide healthy, organic produce to their local communities through things like farmers markets, local co-ops and food deliveries to small businesses and restaurants, working with local food manufacturers, and events that require catering. The next time you need an event catered, or need to go shopping for fresh produce, why not consider purchasing from your local farm instead of that chain business? 

People mistakenly think that farms are only about the fresh produce, but it’s just not true. Through operations like Superior Farms and others, you can get fresh, grass-fed meats, organic eggs, artisan cheeses, delicious baked goods, and so much more. 

Events

Farms have been a destination wedding idea among certain groups for a long time, but there are other uses for farms, too! Music festivals, craft fairs, children’s activities like bird-watching and outdoor sporting events, ceremonies, parties, photo shoots and wine-tastings are some of the myriad events that you could (and should!) hold at your local farm. Often prices are incredibly reasonable, and you’ll often have the added benefit of catering and/or tours of the farm (who doesn't want to pet some animals?). This is an affordable option for a beautiful, wide-open venue that won’t break the bank and will help a local business. 

Business Opportunities

Have you always dreamed of opening your own brewery? Wanted to start your own chocolatier business, or open a cafe with homemade baked goods? Do you want to open a retail store like David on Schitt’s Creek, carrying only the best in locally-sourced, all-natural products? Do you dream of starting your own health and beauty business with organic soaps, perfumes and lip balms? 

All of these and more can be realized with the help of your local farm. Merging and working with a local agricultural center to develop products, use all-natural, local ingredients and utilize the best in your community will not only ensure that your products are of the best quality, but that your community will purchase them. Everyone loves to help out a local business, and working together will help grow your business as well as promote the farm you work with. It’s a win-win situation in every way!

Your local farm can do so much for you, and you can do so much for them in return if you just think outside the box! Let’s get to the farm!