Nov. 21-27 was National Farm-City Week. The week leading up to and ending with Thanksgiving Day was selected as National Farm-City Week in 1955 to recognize the connections between those who produce our food and fiber, and those who dwell in urban areas of America. Although neither group would be able to exist without the other, this fact is often overlooked.

Those living in cities and towns depend on farmers to provide them with food, clothing and other items. In addition, farms provide open spaces for tourism and recreation as well as the habitat needed for most of America’s wildlife. Land used for agriculture requires fewer services, which means a lower tax burden for the town or city involved. At the same time, farmers depend on urban dwellers to supply the products and services needed on the farm.

Franklin County is fortunate to have a broadly diverse agricultural base. Apples, beef, dairy, hogs, turkeys, venison, berries, maple syrup, honey, vegetables, flowers and herbs along with breads, jams jellies, candies, pickles, ice cream, canned goods and personal care products are all being raised or produced in this county. Consumers may pick their own produce or purchase items directly at the farm. Some farms offer home delivery services while others sell by mail order or at the farmers’ market. I encourage everyone to buy locally to make sure that this diversity continues in Franklin County for a long time to come.

Pam Harnden, President,

Franklin County Farm Bureau,

Dryden

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