The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected our food supply chain, leading to empty grocery store shelves and farmers struggling to find markets for their products. However, in a heartwarming turn of events, a Pennsylvania farmer facing a crisis found a solution with the help of a local woman.
Liquefied Eggs–Supply and Demand
Liquefied Eggs–Supply and Demand
Josh Zimmerman, an egg farmer from Hamburg, Pennsylvania, faced challenges during the pandemic as his large-scale egg production was no longer viable. His collaboration with Timi Bauscher, who runs the Nesting Box Farm Market and Creamery, proved to be a game-changer.
Nesting Box Farm Market and Creamery
Nesting Box Farm Market and Creamery
Timi Bauscher stepped in to help Zimmerman by organizing a contactless sale of his surplus eggs at a bargain price of $2 per dozen. The overwhelming response from the community led to the success of their efforts to save the chickens and the farm.
Bulk Sale
Bulk Sale
Following the initial sale, Bauscher and Zimmerman held a bulk sale at a community center, selling thousands of dozens of eggs and generating revenue to sustain the farm. The outpouring of support from volunteers and customers was a testament to the power of community solidarity.
The story of Wind Crest Farm and Nesting Box Farm Market showcases the importance of local food systems in times of crisis, highlighting the resilience of farmers and consumers alike.
