The Price You Pay for Cheap Meat

I just saw this video today and wanted to share it with you. It's not for the squeemish, tho. And keep in mind that although this particular video is talking about KFC, it can also be said about other large slaughterhouses and stores/restraunts who buy from them. Ick. Makes me sick to my stomach....and glad that I'm now raising my own or buying locally!

AuntyB

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Jenkins Community Garden

Jenkins has a community garden! I just 'happened' upon it one day awhile back and I was so impressed! I was even more impressed the other morning when I stopped by to check out its progress!
It's located on Pine Tree Street if you'd like to go check it out. Looks like it's really getting neighbors together in this little community. I wish Pequot Lakes would do a community garden! Maybe next year they will, once they see what a success the Jenkins garden is. Ü
The Woodland Bank in Jenkins came up with the idea and they're providing the land, the cost and labor to keep the garden tilled, and the water to keep it growing. They stake out different plots in the garden, and all folks have to do is request a plot for themselves, and then it's up to them to keep their own plot weeded. Sounds like even the seeds are being donated for this project!
They also have a section that's going to be donated to the local food shelf. What a neat idea!! Folks who sign up for their own plot in the garden also have to share in the responsibilities of taking care of the food shelf plot. I'd say that's a pretty fair trade! It's bringing neighbors closer together and helping them be a little more self-sufficient, and they're also giving back to the community by helping the local food shelf. That's a win-win, if you ask me!!
So far it sounds like over a dozen people have gotten involved this year, and they plan to expand on it quite a bit next year with two full acres of land. (this year it's only about 3/4 of an acre, if that)
If you're interested in participating in it or just want more information on it you can call Larry Hendershott at Woodland Bank at 568-5700 or email him at larryh@woodlandbank.com .
Here's a couple pictures I took of it when I stopped by to check it out again:

Until Next time!

~AuntyB~