03/17/22 - Local Farmers Take Center Stage In Santa Monica, CA

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with the sad news that The United States of America lost 1,800 dairy farms last year. That's a drop of 6% in just one year, and the trend is unfortunately continuing. Next, we meet Jody Lowe, who has been the manager of several Santa Monica Farmer's Markets, for over 15 years. https://www.santamonica.gov/categories/programs/farmers-market Their goal is to promote the prosperity of California farmers and small food businesses, preservation of the agricultural arts and sustainable food systems. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about how many of us have a difficult time running our farms as businesses, but with the reality of the rollercoaster ride of today's economics, it takes top priority.