Come on up to Ben’s place: “Good food. Raised right.” Bring a folding chair. You have time to go to church/meeting/zendo/synagogue/the woods in the morning. We’ve moved these to afternoons. Ben can only seat 30, and we already have 15 after only posting this once, a week ago. Carol Hewitt is one popular woman! She’s also lovely and brilliant, so, go figure.
Since 2010, Carol has helped farmers and local food businesses find affordable peer-to-peer loans, and now is launching SOIL, a revolving loan fund funded by charitable donations. See her website: SlowMoney NC about the SOIL fund!
Carol was raised by a New England vet who packed her about with him from farm to farm, much in the way of James Herriot. As the landscape of her home gave way to development, and farms disappeared, Carol’s current purpose took root. For years, she supported her spouse Mark Hewitt, who is a renowned NC potter, and she raised two lovely daughters into young, empowered women. And, by the way, she also wrote a book, helped launch a food co-op and a local musical. No big deal.
Now she is showing up in a new way for small farmers, with her usual brilliance and her whole heart. You do not want to miss getting some time with her.
And, by the way, you don’t want to miss Ben either. Why is it that men named Ben tend to live up to their gentle-heart name? This one is no exception – except that he is a rather exceptional example! Come see Ben at Dawnbreaker Farms. And spend time with your peers. It’s time to fill up our spirits before the season gets underway.
To visit SOIL: https://slowmoneync.org/soil
See you on the 4th!