I had a plan for this post. As a matter of fact, I got through most of it with an eloquent diatribe about how a lot of money is leaving Clemson. It was about how many companies in Clemson were owned by people the hourly employees who run the places will never see. I was going to rant and rave. It was going to brilliant, if I do say so myself.
Then I thought that it would be best just to state the case and let the chips fall where they may. Will we bring a lot more into this community via art, music, food? Yes. Will we be dedicated to a cause and creating a system of fair employment/ownership? Hell yes! Will we be good and positive stewards of the earth, creating a positive example for local healthy living where you know not only where your food comes from but who grew it? Dang skippy. Will be just be better than anything you could possibly get from (insert name of giant, unhealthy chain restaurant here)? You're darn right! We are better for you, the earth, and the local economy. There is no need to even debate it.
So summer is coming to an end and we are getting the ball rolling, doing all that we can do to get out there. We need your support and we will make it worth your while with some delicious temptations showing you what we can do and what it means to buy local. Look to the right and see what catches your eye.
Look in the right hand column and see what is going on. We are making awesome cookies all from local ingredients and we can guarantee you can taste the goodness. The Rensing Center is making great jams an preserves, and the dinner on the 26th promises to have some great local eats from the Clemson Student Organic Farm and Longbranch Farm in Fair Play. I am amazed at how many people are coming together to make this happen. Join us! We are not that far away.
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