Donna Williams, founder of Field Goods I started the morning chatting with Adrian Ooms in the mechanic shop of his 2,000-acre dairy farm in Valatie, NY. We were discussing the massive and aged John Deere tractor resting next to us. Not much of a choice between fixing the thing or buying a new one for $500,000, “so long as you … Read More
Innovation Grows Local Food Economies in New York State
The following is from the USDA’s blog post about us! Consumers expect a lot from local food. They want it to be fresh, healthy and raised responsibly. They want it to be affordable and convenient. And, they want their purchase to support local farmers. At first glance these goals seem at odds with each other. How can local food improve … Read More