Question: How Much is Too Much at Local Farms?

Ever since this particular writer moved from Michigan to the North Fork over three years ago, she has been writing consistently about one particular subject — the contention between owners of farms, farm stands and wineries who thrive here and members of the general public who live here or visit here.

It is always surprising how much anger there is between these two parties, and how there seems to be no resolution this constant conflict. There are a lot of farms and farm stands in Michigan and elsewhere in this country and a lot of people happy that they are around.

But maybe elsewhere, there is simply more land — more room — for these large agricultural operations. And smaller populations. Less traffic. A simpler way of life. Here, agriculture is complicated, and to some — based on comments on recent articles about , , and — it's out of control.

What are your thoughts on the state and future of local agricultural operations? How much is too much in the world of agritainment? Feel free to comment in the boxes below.