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Well, let me tell ya ’bout this Whitelock farm, or whatever they call it. I ain’t too good with fancy names, ya know. But from what I hear, it’s a place where they grow stuff, like corn and ‘taters, maybe some tomatoes too. Them Whitelock fellas, they seem like good ol’ boys, gettin’ their hands dirty, just like we used to back in the day.
The Whitelock Brothers and Their Farms
Now, I heard tell there’s a bunch of these Whitelock brothers. Seems like some of ’em went back to farmin’, which is good, I say. City life ain’t for everyone, too much hustle and bustle. George, he’s one of ’em, farmin’ out in Manawatū, wherever that is. And Sam, he’s got himself a place in Hawke’s Bay. Good for them, I say, keepin’ the land alive.
- George Whitelock farms in Manawatū.
- Sam Whitelock owns a farm in Hawke’s Bay.
A Farm in the City? Now That’s Somethin’
Then there’s this other Whitelock farm, way out in Baltimore, Maryland. A city farm, can ya believe it? They say it’s teachin’ folks ’bout food and where it comes from. Heck, I coulda told ’em that! Food comes from the ground, ya dig it up, ya cook it, ya eat it. But I guess city folks need a little help figurin’ that out. They’re even talkin’ ’bout food conservation, which sounds fancy, but I reckon it just means don’t waste nothin’. My mama always told me that, long before these city folks started jabberin’ ’bout it.
Whitelock Community Farm: For the People
This Whitelock Community Farm in Reservoir Hill, that’s somethin’ else. They say it’s a “vibrant open space.” Sounds like a lot of hot air to me, but I guess it means it’s a nice place. They grow food there, and they get the whole neighborhood involved. That’s good, I say. Gets people workin’ together, sharin’ what they got. They talk about “social equity,” which I ain’t quite sure what it means, but it sounds like they want everyone to have a fair shake. And that’s alright by me.
A Model for Others
They say this farm is a “model community bast project,” whatever that means. Sounds like they’re tryin’ to show folks how to make things better. Givin’ people land and resources, that’s important. It helps ’em get on their feet, build somethin’ for themselves. And it makes the city better too, they say. Revitalizin’ the urban environment, that’s what they call it. Fancy words, but I get the gist. Make things grow, make things better.
Healthy Food for Everyone
And the best part? They say everyone should have “affordable, healthy” food. Now that’s somethin’ I can get behind. Too much junk food these days, too many folks eatin’ stuff that ain’t good for ’em. Good, fresh food, that’s what we need. And everyone should be able to get it, not just the rich folks.
So, there ya have it. That’s what I know ’bout these Whitelock farms. Seems like they’re doin’ good work, whether it’s out in the country or smack dab in the middle of the city. Growin’ food, bringin’ people together, makin’ things better. That’s somethin’ to be proud of, I reckon.
More Than Just Food, It’s About People
Now, I ain’t been to these farms myself, but just hearin’ about ’em makes me feel good. It reminds me of how things used to be, when folks helped each other out, when they cared about their neighbors. It’s easy to get lost in this world, to forget what’s important. But these Whitelock farms, they seem to remember. They’re not just growin’ food, they’re growin’ community. And that’s somethin’ we could all use a little more of.
Farming and Family: The Simple Life
It’s always good to see families working together, especially on a farm. Reminds me of when my own children were little, helping me in the garden. Getting your hands dirty, connecting with the earth, that’s a good life. And from what I hear, these Whitelock brothers are keeping that tradition alive. Farming ain’t easy, but it’s honest work, and it’s important work. It feeds people, both body and soul.
Tags: [whitelock farm, community farm, sustainable farming, food conservation, Baltimore, Manawatū, Hawke’s Bay, social equity]
