In an agricultural-heavy region where acres of cornfields stretch as far as the eye can see, it may be hard to believe that cattle are closer to their food source than humans. In reality, Nebraskans are at the end of the food supply chain.
Rachel Uhrenholdt raises Nigerian dwarf goats, composting the used bedding to mulch her market garden for Midplains Produce. She also sells goat milk soap.
Inside of a storage unit at Midplains Produce, heads of lettuce grow from foam channels in the hydroponic system. Lettuce is part of the Farm to School initiative Midplains Produce is trying this year.
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Warm-weather crops, such as this fig tree, thrive in the warm geothermal greenhouse at Midplains Produce.
Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
