#support LOCAL farmers

[ireton]

The 4 Big Meat Packers In America Are Making A Move To Bankrupt Small Farms In America Starting In August

“This is a way that they're gonna be trying to force us out”

“The big 4 packers are killing the American cattle industry right now. Projected by August, each cattle rancher that is selling their animal is gonna be making $30 less per 100 pounds on that market ready animal.

- The American cattle rancher makes about 30% of every dollar earned on that animal - With this gonna be set in place, this is gonna take us down into the twenties.

This is gonna be a real scary place for the American cattle rancher. ‌ ‌If they can't make a profit or make a living off of what they're selling, their ranches are gonna be put up for sale.

This is a way that they're gonna be trying to force us out.

- And not only that, the corrupt thing is they're gonna be marking everything up $30 to every 100 pounds that they're making in return.

So with that being said, guys, we need to get back to buying local, supporting our local people. And as always, buy American and buy local.”

[cherry-pop-elf]

Farmers Market

Bill Weasley x Reader

((Can be read as platonic because there needs to be more platonic fics :>))

Summary: You wanted to go to your local farmers market. Get some fresh foods, see interesting things, just have a nice day. That’s when you see a new stand pop up. How could you resist? Not every day you see a gaggle of red heads

You just LOVED visiting the farmers market. Once a week, you would visit. Given it was in such a close walking distance, it made life easier. Fresh food for good prices. How could anyone refuse such a thing? A favorite routine to enjoy.

With your basket on your arm, and outfit dusted off, you were off to the little slice of heaven. Just walking down the street. Giving a wave hello to your neighbors, and having pep. Was always so nice to just get some fresh air. Was a perfect day. Just the right amount of sun, and just enough breeze to keep the heat low. You just adored it.

When you arrived you visited your favorite farmers. Saying hi to them, and picking out your favorites. With how often you visited, they always made sure to set aside the best for you. Supporting local farmers is the best, and it’s appreciated after all.

As you did your routine, you noticed a new stand. The little pop up was quite eye catching. Bright colors that catch attention easy. Said bright colors being brilliant red hair on each person there. You had never seen hair of such a shade like that, unless dye counts. Can’t be dye, since the smallest of the children had that same wild shade. Had you invested quickly, and you were soon walking over.

“Well hey there-!” You assumed the oldest said, as he was having a little girl on his hip. Cute little pig tails, and snuggling her tightly. Protective of him, and clearly defensive of anyone who got too close. Must be the youngest, and the baby girl.

“Hey. I haven’t seen this little stand before. You knew here?” You asked, as you looked around. It just had so many things. Hand made paper, soaps, fruits and veggies, meats, and many different types of hand made things. Plenty being sweets.

“Yep. Names Bill. Bill Weasley. That guy over there is Charlie, that guy with the book is Percy, those two trouble makers are Fred and George, the one talking to mum is Ron, and this little girl is Ginny. Yeah uh. Mum has a lot of kids.” He chuckled, as the baby sister kept playing with his ponytail. Had you giggle, as she yanked on it. Making him squeak, and her giggle.

“What can we do ya for?” He asked, as he tickled his baby sister’s tummy. Made her squeal in delight, as she kicked her little bare feet. You adored how sweet he was to the little girl. So full of love.

“I was actually interested in those tins. With the sweets-“ You asked. That seemed to catch the twins attention, and they weee quick to be side by side with their eldest brother. Big, proud, smiles on their freckled cheeks.

“Those sweets were hand made by these two. Don’t worry, I made sure none of them will turn you into a newt.” He teases, as the twins have a pout. Regardless, they were quick to pick the tins up. Excited to share.

“This one tastes like grape! Grapes my favorite-!” “And this one tastes like oranges! Oranges are MY favorite-!” The twins would echo each other, as they explained what those candy’s were. The hard candy, the chewy kind, just such confidence.

“Percy is the one to make the hand made paper. He’s pretty proud of that. Ron and Ginny help with the soaps. That leather-? Me and Charlie. Charlie and I would hunt for a bit, and turn the leftovers into soaps and leather. No waste in this family.” Bill would explain, as he would hand Ginny off to Charlie. She gave a huff, but that second sibling was quick to entertain her.

“You are all quite talented. It’s admirable.” You would admit, as you were in awe that people so young were able to create candy. GOOD candy no less, as you were offered a sample. It was like heaven. You couldn’t compare it to any other candy you’ve had before. It was beyond words.

“We all have a talent for something in this family.” Bill would shrug, as if it wasn’t a big deal. You thought it was. You found your new favorite table now. You just had to. These kids deserved to know their hard work wasn’t for nothing.

“I’ll have this, and that, and that-“ You would pick out. Sure it was going to be a bit pricey, but this was your spending money for a reason. Besides, it went to a clearly well deserving family. The way those twins were beaming was just to much to handle.

“MUM MUM-! WE SOLD OUR CANDY-!” They were cheering, as Bill would chuckle. Hardly could count the change, as the twins were jumping for joy to their mother. The woman giving them a tired, but proud, smile.

“Means more than you know. Mum is uh….Complicated about the twins wanting to grow up to be inventors. Like I get it, but exactly a job that can be successful.” Bill would whisper to you, as he would place the items in your bag. You gave a nod, as you watched them bounce in pure joy. So proud, and happy. They deserved the support.

“Will you be here next week?” You asked, as he smirked. With a nod. “Yeah, for sure.” He winked, as you chuckled at the banter you shared.

“Hypothetically-“ “That’s a really bug word-“ “Yeah. Anyway, what would happen to be your favorite flavor?” The twins would ask you, with those big doe eyes. How could you resist? You told them, and they were quick to huddle to a corner to brain storm.

“Be careful. If they like you too much, you’ll be pranked to hell and back.” He warned you, as you brushed it off. What’s the worse they could do?

“Can’t wait to see you again. Those two are going to never shut up about you now. Their ‘first customer ever-!’ They’ll cheer.” He was sounding more proud than the twins were. You admired that greatly. He clearly wanted the twins to succeed at their dreams. Made your heart warm.

“See you soon-!” Ginny would wave, as Charlie would mimic her tiny wave. You would return the gesture, before taking your leave. Still able to hear those twins cheering and bragging to their siblings.

When you finally returned home, and unloaded your things, you noticed something odd with your items. Made you think.

For starters, you swore the candy you had bought had changed color. Somehow brighter than it originally was. The paper you got as well was off. You swore the black specks on it were moving. Made you worry they were bugs, but you touched it to feel nothing. Another odd trait was there was a little note.

“Come to Ottery St. Catchpole sometime. You can’t miss us. Hope to see you sometime. William.”

Suppose you made a bigger impression than you thought. Had you giggling with excitement, that you completely missed the fact that a runt of a gnome had climbed out of your still packed bag. Quick to make itself cozy in your backyard.

Guess that’s what you get for talking to strangers.

[cleverwitch-wolfskin]

Went to the farmer's market today. Planning a sweet potato and leek soup and decided to add carrots and beech mushrooms to the batch. Also got some new teas to try. Cloudcatcher (white tea) for Aphrodite, Mango Sunrise (herbal) for Apollo, and a throat blend (herbal) for Hestia.

[bunnyboyzyon]

LOCAL FARMS >>>>> pt. 2

Guys they sell food. And it's affordable. And sustainable. And the money they get from you buying their food sustains them and their business and allows them to keep growing and selling affordable food and create a small community that appreciates local sustainable farming and their wonderful food.

BUY FROM THEM RAGAHSGAJG

[cryptidroots]

Any people with sheep in the central florida area willing to sell wool to me?

I'm willing to clean and process it myself - I want to try making my own wool batting for quilts. But I can't have the damn cute things in my back yard ( not enough space, HOA would also say no).

If you also know cheaper ways to get 100% wool for quilt batting let me know too ( that stuff is expensive); but yeah I'm happy to throw money at local people who can give wool.

Is there like a network or forum I can join of sheep farmers willing to sell wool? Come on guys, we gotta keep the sheep people in business!!!

[starfleetwitch]

🚜✊🏼In this house we stand with the farmers ✊🏼🚜

[rateducates]

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/03/11/usda-finalizes-voluntary-product-usa-label-claim-enhance-consumer

I want people to realize we just made "the made in USA" meat label true. For years, the animals only had to be minimally processed in the USA. Packers still have time to comply. Even with the number of farms the US has, we often import meat. Even with this ruling I am sure we will still import meat. With this new tariff the prices on that meat will go up!

"On March 11, 2024 the USDA issued a final rule stating that only meat from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States is eligible for such “Made in USA” labels. The claim remains voluntary and requires packers using the label to comply by 2026."

"Since the repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef and pork in 2016 (the requirement remains in place for chicken, lamb, and goat), the USDA has allowed foreign meatpackers to mislabel meat that was produced exclusively from animals born, raised, and slaughtered in a foreign country with a “Product of the USA'' label so long as the foreign meat was ‘minimally processed’ in the United States. For example, a meatpacker needed only to unwrap and rewrap an exclusively foreign beef product in a U.S. processing plant to be eligible for the U.S. label. This heavily exploited loophole allowed multinational corporations to mislead consumers by passing off their product as a higher-quality meat raised by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Americans deserve to know the source of their food, and the majority of people wouldn’t think to further question the origin after seeing “Product of the USA” on the label. "

https://1915farm.com/blogs/education/changes-to-product-of-usa-labeling-the-end-of-an-era-of-consumer-deception#:~:text=On%20March%2011%2C%202024%20the,label%20to%20comply%20by%202026.

[ireton]

THE GERMAN FARMERS WON

After Bringing Berlin to a complete halt, the Government have backed down on several ludicrous taxation & net zero policy impacting food production. Of course you won’t see this on fake news MSM as they don’t wish you to know the wider narrative and/or implications of. This however is just the battle & not the war.

[bwabbitv3s]

Supporting local growers with my pumpkin addition. This is why I brought a box so I won’t buy too many. Also they are a great deal locally so I don’t overspend on supermarket pumpkins.

[deep-down-in-drowsy-town]

WANT TO SAVE AMERICA?

Fine then. Go to your local park and pick up litter. Get a library card, donate books if you can. Join a community chess club. If you can, start one. Print zines and spread them around town. Host a music concert in your backyard. Teach free classes in whatever you're good at. Take free classes in whatever you want to learn. Support local businesses. Go to a coffee shop poetry night. Talk to your neighbors. Buy from a farmers market.

Want to do more? Run for your library board. Start an "Anti-Littering League". Find a local political issue, spread petitions, raise awareness. Start new traditions, or continue old ones.

The point us, political extremists want you to think that only IDEOLOGIES and REVOLUTIONS will save this country. Billionaires want you to think that only TECHNOLOGIES and MONOPOLIES will do. Influencers will have you believe that if only we shouted louder on the internet, everything will be fixed. They are all wrong. What we need, most of all, is community. Once community breaks down, everything else falls down with it. The more disengaged we are- from bad urban design, from the scourge of the internet, from the epidemic of loneliness- the easier it is to become radicalized.

So. Take a deep breath. Pick up a trash bag. Go to your local park, and pick up some litter.

[like-sands-of-time]

Just because it comes from an animal DOES NOT make it cruel

Vegans of tumblr, listen up. Harvesting agave in the quantities required so you dont have to eat honey is killing mexican long-nosed bats. They feed off the nectar and pollinate the plants. They need the agave. You want to help the environment? Go back to honey. Your liver and thyroid will thank you, as well. Agave is 90% fructose, which can cause a host of issues. Bye.

[bunnyboyzyon]

GO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS pt. 1

Just went strawberry picking bc there's a farm near me that has huge fields of strawberries and they let people come and pick strawberries it's wonderful <333

Gotta steal a note from @ethereal-forest-furry and say WOAH??? Strawberries are a bunch of little fruits that just come together to be one big guy like they're all best friends and become a single ultimate friend

[ryandjaxon]

Get ready to harvest the truth! My new song “Farm Boy” is out now! This anthem celebrates the unsung heroes who feed our nation, advocates for protecting farmland, and calls for leaders who truly support our farmers. As food prices rise, let’s vote for those who’ll cultivate change! Vote Blue for the farmers who deserve the best! #FarmBoy #SupportLocalFarmers #republican #taxtherich #VoteBlue

[rabanizzart]

(via "Retro Fruit Graphic to Support Local - Fall / Winter 24 " Active T-Shirt for Sale by RABAN

[merakithephoenix]

You Are What You Eat

Photography and Special Fx Makeup

Part of "The People's Bacon" series, this piece is meant to express that if we eat meat from sick animals, we become just like them, sick.

#sfxmakeup #specialfxmakeup #pig #factoryfarms #supportlocalfarmers

[ireton]