As you may know I’ve been on the healing journey for the last few years and part of God’s restoration plan was for me to start working with an organic farm. The soil, the food, the physical strengthening and the community I didn’t know I needed was all part of His master plan. Since then my learning curve has been intense in all departments but the value is far greater than I ever learned in university or any other formal education I’ve endured and I love it!
There’s something about summer on the farm that changes you. The long days, the early mornings, the dirt under your nails, and the constant reminder that growth takes time, patience, and hard work. As I continue learning the ins and outs of organic farming, I find myself more grateful than ever to be right in the heart of it all—to witness firsthand what it takes to grow real food and to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about the land, the animals, and the future of our communities.
Organic farming has opened my eyes in ways I never expected. It’s one thing to walk through a grocery store and grab whatever looks fresh on the shelf, but it’s another thing entirely to understand the labor, sacrifice, and stewardship that goes into producing healthy food naturally. Every seed planted carries hope. Every harvest reflects months of unseen effort. And every local farmer is fighting an uphill battle to provide food that nourishes rather than harms.
The more I learn, the more I realize how important it is to get local when choosing our food. Supporting local farms is about so much more than buying produce from a roadside stand or visiting a farmers market on the weekend. It’s about investing in your own health, your local economy, and the future of the next generation. It’s about knowing where your food comes from, how it was raised, and who worked tirelessly to bring it to your table.
We live in a world built on convenience. Fast food, processed meals, online grocery orders, and shortcuts have become normal. Convenience feels good in the short term because it saves time and effort, but the long-term effects on our bodies, communities, and the world around us are far greater than most people realize. Cheap food often comes at a hidden cost—declining health, weakened local economies, damaged soil, and food systems controlled by corporations rather than communities.
Comfort can easily become the enemy of progress. Growth rarely happens in places of ease. It happens when we are willing to change our habits, ask questions, learn new skills, and make intentional choices. Choosing local food may take more effort. Growing your own garden may require sacrifice. Shopping at a farmers market instead of grabbing the quickest option may not always feel convenient. But every small decision matters.
The effort we make today creates ripple effects tomorrow. Supporting local farmers keeps communities alive. Learning how food is grown reconnects us to creation. Teaching our children where food comes from gives them a stronger foundation for the future. And caring about the quality of what we put into our bodies is one of the greatest forms of stewardship we can practice.
I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by people who are passionate about organic farming and sustainable living. Being part of this farming community has reminded me that real change starts close to home. It starts in our kitchens, our gardens, our conversations, and our willingness to participate instead of remaining passive consumers.
This summer I again get the opportunity to participate in my local community in new ways as the learning continues. There’s honestly so much more than you would think at first glance. It’s beyond comprehensive and would take a lifetime to master. I honestly get my mind blown on the daily. The beauty of farming is that it constantly reminds us that what we sow today will eventually become tomorrow’s harvest. It also involves a lot of faith to continue on when you get tired or things don’t go as planned, as they often don’t. I love watching God work things out with all the elements at play, its incredibly useful in teaching God’s goodness and love for us in the way we get to watch God grow things from the seeds we plant. I just think, WOW! God made such a cool planet and ecosystem.
So as summer unfolds, I encourage you to get involved where you are. Visit a local farm. Grow something, even if it’s small. Ask questions. Support local businesses. Learn about your food. Step outside the cycle of convenience and into something more meaningful. You may discover that the extra effort doesn’t just change your health—it changes your perspective, your community, and your future.