True Grit: The Start of Jennings Family Farm (1979)
It was January of 1979, almost exactly 40 years ago to the day that our parents Archie (“Archman”) & Mattie...
It was January of 1979, almost exactly 40 years ago to the day that our parents Archie (“Archman”) & Mattie...
The Jennings Family Farm, part of Firefly Fields, champions sustainable agriculture through organic methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals, and maintaining biodiversity. They aim to reconnect people with food origins and advocate for local, organic eating to counter the environmental and health impacts of industrial farming. With industrialization reducing the number of U.S. farms and concentrating production, they highlight the need for consumer awareness and behavioral changes in food choices, urging consumers to question the source of their meals to promote a sustainable food system.
Ben and Virginia reflect on two years of farm adventures and growth, from renovating the farmhouse to expanding the apiary and cultivating new crops. Their staycation provided a much-needed break before diving into 2024 with a clearer vision. Balancing challenges and success, they look forward to what the new year holds with hope and excitement.
Visualizing Our Lives Through symbols, art, and our minds, people can imagine and create the world we want to be...