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Thanks for the report. At our farmers market every one’s prices has been rising since the Covid shut down, and more than doubled- except for the organic farmer. They still have three bundles for $5/- which includes some of the best and largest collard, chard, kale, and beet bundles in the market. They also take back to recycle the wire ties, rubber bands, plastic tomato baskets, and egg cartons- apparently the prices of these items have gone up for farmers. Maybe organic is finally having it’s moment in the sun.

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This is a great story, thanks for sharing

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This story makes me so happy 🌻

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A great achievement worthy of pride!

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Lessons from the above can be extended to the macro-economic level. It is a pity that "big industry" (big agriculture, plus the chemical fertilizer corporations and the pesticide corporations) refuse to acknowledge what so many smaller farmers -- and scientists -- already know!

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True. That's why we need all hands on the deck

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It's more than a pity in my view, it's a tragedy. A tragedy of greed and wilful ignorance. Forward this story to your national government's agricultural policy head. Shame on those who are withholding well-being from the people.

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