NEPM: Meadowbrook Farm
Farmer John Burney talks with Kaliis, Monte, and Jacob about his farming history, expanding the land he farms from 16 rows of strawberries around a utility pole to over 400 acres spread throughout Hampden County and northern Connecticut. They grow a lot!
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They also cover:
- PYO blueberries are now open! (check their Facebook page for details and updates)
- The role of farms of all sizes in the local food economy
- Why farmland is culturally precious and worth keeping in agriculture, especially the dwindling amount in Hampden County.
And more!