Choosing to build a government of-for-by small farmers
Like many family farmers, Kent makes much of his revenue from agri-tourism—folks who come for the experience of picking their own strawberries.
Choosing to invest in our farmers
Mike Weaver was a chicken farmer in Pendleton County for Pilgrims Pride, which is majority owned by scandal-plagued Brazilian conglomerate JBSSA. The company makes handsome profits, while allegedly cheating to keep farmers’ pay at rock-bottom–real pay for poultry farmers has actually fallen about 6% over the past 30 or so years.
Choosing to invest in small businesses
Dominick Claudio has helped launch a dozen small businesses in North Central West Virginia. A law office, a real estate company, a consignment shop, and an oral surgery center, to name a few. And he started without capital.
Choosing an economy that favors small business
You get the feeling this small business is on the verge of very big things. But Jim and partner Matt Erb are already worried about who comes after them. Most of their employees are in their 60s…