Who thinks about celebrating the American worker these days on Labor Day? Not many of us, and that’s evidenced by the way we spend that September holiday. For most, it’s a day off from work (or classes), and we celebrate by barbecuing or having a party with a lot of beer at our Athens Ohio rental. Nothing wrong with that, but if you’d really like to do something beyond paying lip service to the great American worker, here are some suggestions.
- Buy American. You can go up and down the aisles at your local big box stores and likely find it challenging to find much of anything made in America. Or you can go online to the USA Love List and find something made in the USA that you might need to buy. Look for local organic poultry, beef or lamb farmers. Beer shouldn’t be too much of a challenge – you can buy it directly from three quality craft breweries in Athens.
- Organize a trip for local schoolchildren (schools can educate you about responsibilities involved – chaperones, background checks, etc.) to a factory or farm and show the kids what goes into making the things they use or eat.
- Check local Athens events for Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7) including OU Bobcat football at Peden Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. Also, discover the farms, foods and spirits crafted within a 30-mile radius of Athens. The 30 Mile Meal logo will guide you, and we promise, it’s a locavore’s dream. (Take note: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that struck this past winter and spring, and carried over into the summer, don’t count on scheduled events to take place the way they were planned several months ago. Check online or on social media to make sure dates, locations and other details haven’t changed.)
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