Bmorehon

I feel like this should be something everyone keeps in their wallet and most definitely something all geriatricians recommend to their patients.

Don't blame the internet and forget about it tomorrow! raise some chickens or participate in a CSA. The only way we can cause change is for each and every person to take action.

I left the city in 2014 and this genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Thank you.

What area are you in? There is bound to be a CSA in your area. In case you're not familiar with them, it stands for Community Supported Agriculture. What happens, is that you buy a membership and in return they will provide you with weekly shipments of produce, poultry, meat, or whatever they have to offer. Some deliver, some have you pick it up. It's seasonal food for your area, which people often forget is how we used to eat. Seasonally and locally, because that was the only option. The catch is, that if the farm has a bad year and you get less produce than expected, you don't get your $ back. If you choose a good farm, this is unlikely to happen. Check references and ask if you can take a tour of the farm before buying the membership.

It works for the farmers because usually the CSA fees are due in the winter, when the farms have little income coming in. It allows them to plan how many crops to plant and what to plant based on their membership numbers. It allows them to sell to you without having to sit at multiple farmers markets every week (although many still do). Its a system that was used and worked very well until agribusiness got big and the factory farms took over. There is even a whole sub committed to CSA's

This Bmore girl wants to know where your favorite spots were in Baltimore (while off set). Did you get to enjoy any of the sights or have a favorite restaurant? I think your role really helped people empathize with not just addicts, but street junkies and I have always appreciated Bubbles' character (and your dedication to the role) for that.