Unfortunately, the corporatization of farms started with Reagan yoinking price supports. Small farms had to do it or go bust. When immigrant labor made it more profitable it spurred growth. That's when the megafarms came along.
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Just saying this to point out that there aren't many "real" farmers anymore and the ones that are most likely are Amish/Mennonite or some other simple living cult.
aug 31, 2025, 12:17 am • 2 0 • view
It's becoming more trendy again to buy direct from local small farmers. I'm in a good area for that. We have Yoder here, but they are much more relaxed compared to Amish. There are farmers popping up with their own websites. I get organic vegs and wheat delivered free. There's also The Fruit Truck.
aug 31, 2025, 12:21 am • 1 0 • view
States like WI, where I live, are doing things to support small farming. I don't think that will ever be dairying, though. It's just too labor intense. It's all going to be locally grown and small batch processed. It means we might be able to feed ourselves as a nation, but not the world.
aug 31, 2025, 12:29 am • 0 0 • view
I'm in Kansas. We are another big cow state but for beef, mainly. That's one thing that I can't really find is milk, unless it's raw. I mainly shop local for all beauty products, spices, coffee, and meat. Takes a lot of research, visiting markets and clicking online. TP is another hard one for me.
aug 31, 2025, 12:56 am • 1 0 • view
I'm in Koch country so only ones around are made by them. I'm surprised how quiet it's been here.
aug 31, 2025, 12:57 am • 1 0 • view