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I met Kate Stillman several years ago at my farmer’s market. Once I learned about her work, I became a customer. In 2013 I invited her to speak to my students in a Sustainability and Food course, and she came back several times since.
I am still a satisfied customer who understands her work better (with all the pluses and minuses). It is often said that we vote with our wallets. I am a believer in this. As a result I chose to support Kate and her farm, and local farming as an industry.
Kate grew up in the business of farming – helping on her parents vegetable and her grandparents dairy farms. She learned early to embrace her farming roots and hone her skills as an entrepreneur, caretaker, manager, vet, sales person – even undertaker – she has managed to leave no stone unturned.
Kate attended the University of Massachusetts. Today she farms her two properties with her sons (although they have a little ways to go before they approach helpful!).
Kate is an industry leader, who has successfully brought Stillman’s at the Turkey Farm to Stillman Quality Meats – developing an extensive CSA network and a vibrant farmers market system.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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What are Kate’s roots and journey as a farmer
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How to understand the cost of local food, why are you paying more and why it is worth it
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What are CSA’s (community supported agriculture), memberships, and other farming models
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How do regulations and laws guide this industry
5.
How should meat eaters respect the animals, and take responsibility for eating meat
CONTACTING OUR GUEST:
WEB RESOURCES:
”Our agricultural roots run deep. It is our commitment to those roots that allows our farm to strike a balance between old traditions and newer and sustainable practices.”
Kate Stillman
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