HR 875

I have lots of farm stories to tell, but wanted to post a quick note about hr 875, as I have had many emails asking for my thoughts. Please keep in mind that the following is just my opinion. I will also keep you updated as I am defintely staying on top of this.

Hey Everyone-
Have been researching this bill quite a bit, and have a call in to a few of my friends in D.C.
It cuts to the heart with me as organic farming is what pays my bills (Well along with Scott's tips from Harrah's).
I defintely agree that too much regulation just leads to those with the means to get around them... getting around them. This legislation is the result of a few scares, all of which prevented if a. current legislation was enforced, or b. consumers took matters into their own hands by knowing who sells them their food, and how it is grown/processed/ packaged.
With all of that said.. right now it seems like this bill is still in committee, and according to my friends back east Missourians as well as many Americans are letting their voices be heard about protecting small/ and organic farmers. Thus, it is unlikely (At this point)to pass without numerous admentments.
This bill is also very vague, and does not outlaw backyard farming as many have suggested, the interpretations that people are getting are derived merely from it's vagueness.


Cheers, Lucinda

Keeping it "Real"

As some of you may have noticed, I have been in a bit of a funk lately. Just a bit ago I was taking orders, answering questions, delivery produce in my little red car, and barely breaking even. However, I knew each of my customers by name, your setbacks, and your joys. After the news piece aired, we have gained many new customers for which I am so very thankful because of the impact we will know be able to have on Kansas City, and the environment.

However, I have felt great sadness, because I want to know you all personally. You see, my personal identity through my business has always been derived from having a personal relationship with those that buy from me, and those that grow for me. Simply put, real people eating real food, grown by real people.

So this week, I am at my mother’s house in the middle of nowhere helping put crops in the ground, and taking back my identity as a real person. I will be putting my best foot forward in sharing the information about who grows for us, who I am, and getting to know you.
Weather your young or old, skinny or overweight, mother of 6, or a sassy single- it is your stories that are amazing to me. I want to know them, and I want to know you. I also want you to know me… so here are some tidbits about the “real” Lucinda.

I am mother, a wife, and a horrible housekeeper. I am sucker for a good cup of coffee, rarely check my voicemail, get 1 station on my t.v.., and am fascinated by what makes people tic. I am not a vegetarian, I am not a raw foodist, but appreciate both. I believe in empowering others to do the best they can with what they have, and take great joy in meeting people that embrace who they are.

Ok, now that I am done being all sappy- I am off to plant lettuce.