Sister Amaranth, scholars argue, antedates all other grains and gave way to them only as the new grains were bred to greater size and bulk. Amaranth Bowl with green beans, tomatoes, arugula, and Parmesan cheese Step aside quinoa, it’s time for another grain to have its moment in the sun. Amaranth is a small grainContinue reading “Plants You Should Know: Amaranth”
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Dark Skies – an Ominous Economic Forecast for Typical Small Farms
I worried that the pandemic would cause more farms to go under (according to VDACS currently only 1/3 of the state’s approx 46,000 farms are self sustaining), and that faceless corporate Frankenfarms would buy them concentrating the wealth further. Essentially taking more of an already massive market share.
Braiding Corn – Cultural Appropriation & Entitlement
Dear white gardeners, please don’t be disrespectful by becoming fetishistic or causing commodification of ancient, sacred seeds of indigenous farmers. It was a painful experience for me. I felt I had failed at protecting something I was charged with stewarding to preserve for future generations.
Vision for the Future
Our vision for a better future food system involves solving both the issue of food insecurity for disenfranchised communities, & financial insolvency plaguing many small farms. We will feed those in need, and provide an economic safety net for the farming families that are restoring the Rockwellian image of regenerative agriculture to our landscape. WeContinue reading “Vision for the Future”
Equitable Distribution
To be clear, we do not have food shortage problems. We have social justice, and equitable distribution of food problems coupled with wanton disregard for the sacred soil beneath our feet. In 30 years we can provide a realistic logistical means through NGO players already active in the community, and community members themselves to deliverContinue reading “Equitable Distribution”
Virginia Free Farm | Cultivating Food Security for at Risk Virginians Through Economic Enhancement for Small Farmers
We work to promote food sovereignty & social equity through systems designed to reward holistic and sustainable practices by small farmers. We have chosen Virginia to implement our actionable plan because it is our home state, and we wish to improve the overall fabric of our community, & strengthen food security for those around us.Continue reading “Virginia Free Farm | Cultivating Food Security for at Risk Virginians Through Economic Enhancement for Small Farmers”
Rural Ruminations 