Idk if it's just us and because of the fact that grocery stores here in the Pacific Northwest are significantly more expensive than our beloved H-E-B back in Austin, but lately, it feels like every trip to the grocery store comes with a fresh dose of sticker shock. Between rising food costs, supply chain disruptions, and new policies shaking up the agriculture industry, it just kind of feels like the odds are stacking against us when it comes to putting good food on the table.
We’ve all heard about the challenges farmers are facing: skyrocketing operational costs, funding freezes and shifts in federal subsidies, and climate-related disasters that make large-scale food production feel increasingly unstable. While these changes play out on a national level, they hit home in a very real way when you’re standing in the produce aisle, debating whether to splurge on organic strawberries or just go with the frozen bag (funny and conveniently enough, it's really come to light recently that a strong case can be made for opting for frozen).
But what if there was a way to take back a little control? A way to ensure your family always has access to fresh greens, vibrant herbs, and even tomatoes that taste like they actually came from the earth?
