Why is it so difficult in this agricultural region, to get a good variety of local vegetables? Is it just because our soil won’t produce them? Because we’d rather produce livestock? Or are we reluctant to grow and sell them? One way or another, shorter supply chains increases food security, local economic activity, and of course, the freshness of the food. And like many parts of the country, people in the Scottish Borders would like to be able to buy more locally produced vegetables. In this episode, I speak with 6 people who have dedicated their lives to their love of veggies, to find out what the barriers and prospects are for growing and selling a greater variety here in the Borders.  Thank you to: Helen Kemp and Paul Grime of Morebattle, Billy Anderson of Fingerpost Produce, Grant Terry of the Jed Deli, and Bill and Irene Miller of Jedburgh. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Produced & Presented by Charlotte Maberly Music by Iain Fraser from his album Koterana - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  This podcast was founded by the Borders Good Food Partnership with support from the Scottish Borders Council and the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network.