Sharing The Wealth

Bartering is nothing new. It’s been around for centuries until currency replaced it. However there’s a new movement during these recession times that lets you barter your veggies and fruits for different produce. This is a great way of making ends meet plus also meeting home farmers in your area too.

There are a number of sites where you can look for reciprocal families in your neighborhood. Type in food bartering into any search engine and all sorts of sites will pop up. Go through them to find a bartering program in your area. If you’re in the Richmond Virginia area you may want to check out Richmond Homegrown,. This is a site dedicated to swapping homegrown harvests in that area. These sites are also a great ways of meeting fellow gardeners and potential foodies . Not only can you swap fruit and vegetables but you can also exchange gardening tips and recipes. When you do set up an exchange program , arrange times and dates for picking(not that you see strange people in your garden at 7 or 8 AM).

If there are no bartering gardens in your neighborhood then be the first to start your own. You could also go in with neighbors if they or yourself is willing to sacrifice an entire yard to various patches of fruits and vegetables.. If you’re at a loss for how to start up then check the boards. Also advertise on blogs or start your own swap blog. don’t limit yourself to one town either . Swap with people from neighboring towns as well.

Bartering during the recession is a a step in the right direction. You’ll not only get rid of
Any extra harvest , you’ll be receiving some good quality home grown produce. It’s a wonderful way of eating healthier and meeting new people all at once,.