I really enjoyed this blog post from Farmhouse Delivery, a local service that:
"brings the farm to your door, offering local produce, meat, dairy, eggs, and local artisanal products to customers in Austin. We sell produce grown exclusively on local farms and even grow some of it ourselves! Meat and dairy products are sourced from farms within a 200 mile foodshed, and artisanal products are sustainably produced here in Austin. Weekly, bi-monthly, or one-time delivery is available with no delivery fee."Pretty awesome!
Next Month, Farmhouse delivery is hosting a pig roast & this post is an eloquent response addressing some vegetarians that were quite upset about the event. I mostly appreciate the idea of connecting to the food you eat and the commitment Farmhouse Delivery has made to this concept.
I have many close friends that are vegetarians, and while I do not agree that a diet free of animal products is a healthier choice, I can at least empathize with the decision when it's due to the terrible situation of our meat industry. For me, instead of not eating meat, I cast my vote for supporting businesses like these (and I do! I've signed up for monthly deliveries). Plus I really love bacon.
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I love what she says about "eating requires sacrifice." It does. It's something that has gotten lost over the years through the industrialization of our food supply. Meat gets all the attention, but in regards to sustainability, vegetarian eating isn't free from controversy. Supporting local farmers that care for their livestock AND their produce is good for everyone. We should focus on that instead of on the VERY black and white debate of meat versus veggies.
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