So often who we buy from is nothing but pride. My dad tells people a story about how he worked in a cherry canning factory in Michigan as a teenager. 30+ brands got their cherries from the same batch at the same factory. The only difference was the paper wrapped around the can with its specific brand name. Where did those cherries come from? ….the local cherry farms, of course.
This is a really interesting take! You’re spot on that “local” is often a story like “organic” - not sure exactly what it means but it makes you feel good about your choices.
Buying from a small supplier or an artisan instead of a factory is as good as buying local. The "shop small" slogan suffices.
So often who we buy from is nothing but pride. My dad tells people a story about how he worked in a cherry canning factory in Michigan as a teenager. 30+ brands got their cherries from the same batch at the same factory. The only difference was the paper wrapped around the can with its specific brand name. Where did those cherries come from? ….the local cherry farms, of course.
This is a really interesting take! You’re spot on that “local” is often a story like “organic” - not sure exactly what it means but it makes you feel good about your choices.