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The Real Story Behind the Farmers Market: What Most Consumers Never See
In this episode of Rooted and Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with Kentucky farmer and entrepreneur Jim Gilles to discuss the realities of modern farming, direct-to-consumer food sales, and the growing demand for local and regional food systems.
Jim shares how his family's century-long Angus cattle operation evolved from a traditional seedstock business into a thriving direct-to-consumer enterprise, Hillview Meats. We also explore the time and costs required for bringing farm fresh products to farmers’ markets. The conversation evolves into the discussion around the economics and…
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