Climate-friendly farming

We believe the way we farm matters. We believe we need to nourish the earth that nourishes us. To those ends, we:

• • Grow vegetables that are certified organic by the Real Organic Project and MOFGA
  • Use biointensive and permaculture farming practices.
  • Use mostly electric farm equipment, partially powered by solar panels.

Why do we farm this way?

The vast majority of climate experts say:

1. The climate is changing.
2. These changes are largely due to human activity.
3. Humans can slow down or reverse these changes.

Even many of those who remain skeptical about the claims of these experts are now reaching the conclusion that the potential risks of climate change are now so large that much more action is needed.

Many experts estimate as much as 15% of the climate change problem is caused by farming. To help address this problem, we use organic, biointensive and permaculture practices, which are far better for the climate than typical farming practices. We also work hard at reducing the routine use of fossil fuels. To help meet this goal, we use lots of tools that are very efficient but are “powered” only by people, and we use lots of equipment powered by electricity.