Michael Drewry lives in southeast Virginia, between Norfolk and Richmond and across the river from historic Jamestown. His local roots go back to the 1600s. Michael describes himself as a farmer with a law degree and divides time between operating his family’s property Drewry Farms (which includes lodging at the historic Palmyra Inn) and advising local governments on land use. He’s even pursued local elected office.

Our discussion covers, among other things:
*the local peanut industry
*the different sizes of farms
*why adaptation in agriculture can be slow
*understanding rural and urban mindsets
*marriage and farming

Michael finds hope in efforts to understand and communicate across different cultures and communities, as in the podcast, and in his belief that most people are middle-of-the-road and good inside (but who need to be more vocal).