alexiachianis

It's a funny thing: I’ve been part of the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market for about nine years now, and just lately, something has started to come into sharper focus for me. When I’m planning our social media each week, it often feels like the moment one Saturday market wraps up, I’m already thinking about the next one—and the one after that, and the one after that (and so on!) As I’ve thought about it more, especially while looking back on National Farmers’ Market Week, I’ve found myself...

What makes the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market (even) so much more than a Saturday morning shopping trip? In the latest Porch Talks, hosted by Beaufort Mayor Sharon Harker, Executive Market Manager Cindy Bunch sits down for a conversation about the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market, its mission, and the people who make it such a special part of our community. The OBFM may be known for its fresh produce, local foods, handmade goods, and talented vendors, but there is so much more happening under the...

We want our children to grow up knowing exactly where their food comes from. We want them to learn that animals deserve to be treated with respect, that the land should be cared for, and that hard work still matters. There was a time when every family knew where their food came from. Children grew up watching their grandparents tend gardens, collect eggs before breakfast, and raise animals with care and respect. Dinner wasn't just another meal, it was the reward for hard work, family, and...