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Celebrating Our Partnership with EcoFriendly Foods
For our new friends as well as those who have been part of this journey with us for a while, we would like to take a moment to explain the interconnected relationship between Patches of Earth and EcoFriendly Foods. In 2003, EcoFriendly Foods established the first multi-species USDA-inspected processing facility. This initiative enables us to maintain full control over the safety and quality of our meats, as well as ensure the well-being of the animals that are so thoughtfully and humanely raised by our network of small, local farmers.
Patches of Earth: Connecting Local Farmers and Eaters
Patches of Earth was then born as a bridge to expand the reach and connection between local farmers and involved eaters. Through an online retail platform, digital presence and logistics management, Patches of Earth enables us to share the intentionally raised products to a much wider community. By providing involved eaters access to the food they desire and offering farmers a streamlined way to market their goods, we are cultivating resilient local food systems that nourish our nation while being kind to our planet.
Advancing Our Vision for Patches of Earth
As we pursue our mission for Patches of Earth to function as a wellness company dedicated to plants, animals, and people, it is essential to reflect on the foundational well-being of animals that Eco Friendly Foods enables us to support. Without Patches of Earth we could not share EcoFriendly Foods and without EcoFriendly Foods, Patches of Earth would not have the product to share. As we look toward the future, our commitment remains steadfast: to nurture a system where everyone—farmers, consumers, and the environment—thrives. Together, we can create a legacy of sustainability and nourishment that honors the earth and all its inhabitants. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us, as we continue to grow, learn, and innovate in harmony with nature.
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Love Letter
Dear Beloved Farmers,
This is a love letter to the stewards of our land. Whose tireless efforts and unwavering dedication make Patches of Earth and EcoFriendly possible. It is because of you that we live here today. Because you chose day after day to embrace a future rooted in traditional agriculture. Your commitment to nurturing the soil, caring for the animals, and preserving the natural rhythms of the earth is a testament to your profound love for the land and the people it sustains. You rise with the sun and work long after it sets. This kind of drive comes with relentless passion to cultivate a world that feeds not just our bodies, but our souls. You have dedicated your lives to giving back to the generations you have loved and those you have never met. Your hard work and perseverance ensure that future farmers will inherit a legacy of healthy, thriving land, capable of sustaining life for years to come. Throughout all the challenges and hardships, you exemplify the spirit of resilience and hope, even in the face of overwhelming odds. At some point, you realized that farming transcends mere occupation; it is a sacred trust and a calling to nurture the earth and its creatures. Embracing this noble calling, which demands dedication to sow the seeds of a brighter and more sustainable future, you welcomed the call with joy in your hearts. It is because of your relentless hard work and dedication to your land that you continue to inspire our work from local farms to tables across all regions of America. We wish to honor your immeasurable contributions and great sacrifices in ensuring to serve the highest quality from farm gate to people’s plates. Your story is the bedrock upon which our communities are built, and your legacy will endure through the fields you tend and the lives you touch. In this manner, we wish to continue to tell your story wherever the heartlands lie across this great nation. Thanks to you, the future shines with the potential for bountiful harvests and a balanced connection with the earth—a future truly worth embracing. May this letter convey our shared mission, bringing you warmth and nurturing support as we move forward together. So that we may leave the farm in a better place for all.
With our heartfelt gratitude and admiration,
~ Jen
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