O’Neill: An opportunity to serve food producers and the community

Casey O’Neill is a farmer and owner of Happy Day Farms in Laytonville, Calif. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of The Mendocino Voice. If you’d like to write your own column for The Mendocino Voice, send your idea to info@mendovoice.com.

Yesterday I went to the Ukiah Farmers Market to talk to vendors in my new role as president of the Mendocino County Farmers Market Association (McFarm). I am excited by the prospect of working at a more systemic level to support the local food producers and small businesses who create the vibrant system of farmers markets in our county. I’m also excited to build out more support systems for local farms, landowners and people who tend the landscapes of our beautiful area.