06/17/21 - From Leasing Farmland, To Buying, In Just Two Years
Jun 19, 2021 ·
36m 9s
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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that independent grocery stores are looking for help from the Federal Government to help them to compete on an...
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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that independent grocery stores are looking for help from the Federal Government to help them to compete on an even playing field with major grocery store chains. Only 25% of grocery stores are owned locally. Next, we meet Brittany Overshiner, owner of Upswing Farm. www.upswingfarm.com . It's a small, diversified vegetable farm that got its start leasing land and after a two-year process, was able to secure a permanent location in Pepperell, MA. Brittany says: "We are dedicated to our customers who helped build our business over the last five years and will continue to distribute CSA shares to our regular pick-up locations in Holliston and Hopkiton." Finally, Farmer Doug opines about the news of electric tractors being on the way.
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Author | Doug Stephan |
Organization | Doug Stephan |
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