Source: April Vigardt, HICKORY RECORD, 4/17/20


These are difficult times for sure. But despite all this uncertainty, one thing I know is that farmers are working hard to keep our food supply strong. They are busy right now planting, cultivating and harvesting food for you, while also navigating changing markets and new safety protocols. In talking with many local farmers, I’m so impressed with how swiftly they have adapted and the solutions they have developed to decrease contact and increase accessibility. I’m also very impressed with how farmers markets have prepared for these changes in so little time, reducing risks according to CDC safety guidelines. 

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