Congratulations to the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network’s Local Food Hero awardees – Bell Family Farms and Blackberry Pond Farm!
“The Local Food Hero awards bring attention to individuals and family farms who often go unrecognized, but whose work is integral to Tennessee’s local food system,” said Samantha Goyret, Director of the NWTN Local Food Network.
The Local Hero awarded Farmers demonstrate leadership in our communities by:
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Adhering to responsible environmental and/or social practices
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Producing high-quality products and/or services
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Positively impacting the local economy
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Committing to building and maintaining a robust local food system
“We are honored to be awarded as a local food hero along with our friends Bell Family Farms tonight,” according to Sue Miller, co-owner of Blackberry Pond Farm. “Thank you NWTN Local Food Network for hosting this Farm to Table dinner event and creating a more equitable food economy locally!”
Together we are cultivating a thriving and equitable local food system for all in our region! Join us by shopping local, supporting farmers, joining our network, and learning more about the NWTN Local Food Network at nwtnlfn.org.
Photo: From left, Samantha Goyret, Chelsea & Jr. Miller, Sue Miller, Caroline Ideus. LFN staff – Samantha & Caroline presented the Local Food Hero award to the Miller Family from Blackberry Pond Farm.