Join me as I talk about vertical integration in industry. What it means, how it impacts us, and what we can do about it. I discuss a few ideas for how to really break into these systems, and how we can use this opportunity to repair them. Mentioned in video: SLT Chat: Understanding Neoliberalism. Now What?: https://youtu.be/EEhVvVdK9Hk Heather Cox Richardson: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Dr. Joanne Freeman: https://www.youtube.com/@joannefreeman1755 Loaf &

We talk about the next steps planned for Loaf & Leaf and what farm days are planned. As mentioned in the video, we will begin to have Farm Workdays soon. There are only a few tickets available as we learn how all of this will work. Only visitors with tickets will be permitted entry. Tickets for March 28th: https://www.loafnleaftx.com/event-details/farm-workday-and-training-2026-03-28-10-00 Tickets for April 11th: https://www.loafnleaftx.com/event-details/farm-workday-and-tra

In this video, Kelly explains her innovative idea for a local food hub called Locally Yours. Mentioned in the video: Dallas Food Plan: https://dallasfoodplan.org/ Restorative Farms: https://www.restorativefarms.org/ How 4 big companies control U.S. beef: https://www.reuters.com/business/how-four-big-companies-control-us-beef-industry-2021-06-17/ Certified Naturally Grown food: https://www.naturallygrown.org/certified-naturally-grown-an-alternative-to-certified-organic/ T

The RBG Justice Collar is a beaded crochet pattern for a fine-handmade collar. I designed the collar in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fight for women's rights. Please feel free to reproduce and wear this gorgeous collar in her honor and in honor of justice. Use #RBGJusticeCollar if you post your work, so I can see!!! Inspired by the wit, wisdom, and unwavering resolve of beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this intricate beaded crochet pattern makes a fa

In this introduction series video, Kelly explains the importance of crafting to her.

Kelly McFarland explains her goals for Loaf & Leaf, LLC this year.

Hello my food and farming friends, I have FINALLY completed the North Texas Local Food Farmers' Journal of Best Practices and I wanted to take a few minutes to post an introduction and link the journal through my blog here. I'm still working on my next blog post, but that should be coming your way soon. For now, click on the Journal cover below to check it out!