publisher ’ s message
It ’ s spring 2022 and we want everyone to know how grateful we are that PLENTY has found its way into your hearts and minds .
Thank you for supporting PLENTY and our mission to inform , inspire and engage folks regarding the precious resource that is the Agricultural Reserve , with its hardworking farmers — multigenerational and new — CSAs , farmers markets , countryside enterprises , artisans , wineries , breweries , and everyone who has a stake in preserving our farmland , open space , heritage sites , outdoor recreation , adventure opportunities , and more .
And speaking of multigenerational farms in the Ag Reserve , the Stabler family from Pleasant Valley Farm in Brookeville , MD , was featured in a powerful and timely film called Losing Ground . It ’ s “ the first film to expose the impact of urban sprawl on American agriculture .“ Highly recommended to understand the importance of farmland preservation ! Go to : www . youtube . com / watch ? v = UAEKCtl2eis
And if you haven ’ t seen Fantastic Fungi you are in for a treat that is both hugely educational and mind-blowingly beautiful . If you ever wondered what worlds lie beneath your feet , it ’ s a must-see . Check it out on Netflix ( Rotten Tomatoes film critics give it a 100 % rating !).
May 2022 be the year we find more silver linings , come together in community like never before , and practice the art of possibility to help our planet .
Jane Perini & Wib Middleton