At a time when food recalls are making us think more about where our food comes from and how far it travels to reach us, this episode of ShelfSense looks at a different model. I talk with Kristin Howard, General Manager of Real Pickles, a company that has spent 25 years building a regional food system around local farms, shorter supply chains, and the community it serves. We’re joined by Shannon Largey, a young local-food entrepreneur committed to building her own business within that same regional model. Together, we explore what can happen when food stays closer to home—from stronger relationships among farmers, makers, retailers, and eaters to greater connection with where our food comes from. Because “local” can mean much more than geography—it can be a way of building a food system that works
