Story by Dana Benner, read by John Moore. Shop sustainably with local farms and discover the lively place they occupy within the community. From the September/October 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes  and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit’s sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.