Author Archives: Traci Houston

Let’s talk about one of the most common complaints I hear: “Local food is just too expensive.” People see the prices at the grocery store and compare them to the prices at the farm stand, and yeah, the farm-direct prices might be a little higher. But here’s the thing—there’s a reason local food costs more,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Is Local Food Really Worth the Cost?”

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Food prices are climbing, and everyone’s feeling it. But here’s the kicker: while you’re out there hunting for the cheapest dozen eggs or the lowest-priced chicken, you’re feeding into a broken system that’s screwing us all over in the long run. Yeah, I said it. So, how do weContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Making Food Affordable Again—And Why It Matters More Than Ever”

I recently stumbled across a comment about preventative justice vs. retributive justice, and it hit home in an unexpected way. The gist? Preventative justice is when you’re punished for something before you’ve actually done anything wrong. It’s like saying, “You might do something bad, so we’re going to limit your freedom just in case.” Meanwhile,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Should We Punish Potential or Just Actual Harm?”

Alright, let’s get into it. Every single school should have a garden program. No excuses. Kids should be learning how to cultivate and grow their own food, and it’s beyond me why we’re not doing this everywhere already. Let’s start with the basics: some of the most important life skills can be learned in theContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Every School Should Have a Garden Program—No Excuses”

I just finished reading Will Harris’ book A Bold Return to Giving A Damn, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. There’s one question he poses in the last chapter that has been bouncing around in my head ever since: “What will it take for you, the person buying the food that farmers likeContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Resilient Food or Efficient Food—What Will It Take?”