March 24, 2010
Here's an idea we should see more of. Of which we should see more. Here's an idea -- here's an idea I like, how's that? Community-supported, sustainably-grown local agriculture. You purchase a share of the harvest before the season begins, and you get incredibly fresh produce throughout the season. Radical Roots is local to Keezletown, Virginia, but co-owner Dave O'Neill also teaches classes in permaculture and sustainable agriculture to spread the word. From their website: "Founded in 2000 by Dave and Lee O'Neill, Radical Roots Farm is a five acre family farm that produces high quality, ecologically grown vegetables... We use sustainable methods of farming such as cover cropping, crop rotation, attracting beneficial insects and applying compost. Without the use of synthetic chemicals, herbicides and pesticides, we rely on hand labor and natural cycles for the healthiest soil and vegetables." Yum.