As a small, local shop this is something that is close to the heart! The concept of buying local is simply to buy food (or any good or service) produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible. With industrialization, our food is now grown and processed in fewer and fewer locations, meaning it has to travel further to reach the average consumer’s refrigerator. Although this method of production is considered efficient and economically profitable for large agribusiness corporations, it is harmful to the environment, consumers and rural communities. Even though most Americans live about 60 miles from an apple orchard, the apples you typically buy at the grocery store travel 1,726 miles between the orchard and your house. That’s further than driving from Portland, Maine to Miami, Florida! Support local!
Well, first let me tell you that I can’t believe I’m blogging! Yes, it’s true and I think it’s pretty damn exciting! You can find blogs on almost every subject if you look. I am partial to the New York Times Fashion blog, the food blog, and last but not least, the political blog .I’ve even made comments on them. It’s very liberating. I also love reading design blogs. I was just reading an article in the New York Times about small businesses and the writer said that blogs can be a great way to get maximum exposure, even more than having a website.
So, on my blog I want to write about my experiences on opening a store, having a website with blog and starting my own business at the age of 54. Of course it helps to have a business partner who’s in her 30’s! She’s the one who I count on to bring me up to speed with the latest technology. She understands how daunting all of this can be and has an infinite amount of patience with me. To be continued……
