In too many instances we have farmers who are working out there on their land alone all day because their wives and children are in town at work and school. Those folks who do not need to worry about maintaining their independence as a farmer can be neighborly. Shopping at home might mean a local merchant can afford to hire one more person or give a deserved raise. That employee might just be from a farm family. Shopping at home can be taken to another dimension.
Farmers are business people.
Many do not belong to the chamber of commerce. You might see some at the farmers markets in the tri-county area. Patronize the farmers markets. Drive out to a local farm and ask if you can purchase any of their farm products direct. Shop for your garden mulch and fertilizer at the local farmer.