Product Types: Mixed salad greens, fresh herbs, and storage vegetables
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I have wanted to be a farmer since highschool. But no one from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pa goes to college to study farming, so I didn't. I studied English Literature, Philosophy and Biology-get ready world here I come. It wasn't until 2002 when I re-evaluated my life, that I devoted myself to this career. I packed up everything that I could fit into my Subaru and moved from Dillon, Colorado to Sandpoint, Idaho to learn what I could from Diane Green at Greentree Naturals. After spending 3 seasons with her, I realized that I couldn't possibly farm on my own (no husband, no family, no land) and gave up this fantasy. I moved to Bend, Oregon because I mistakenly thought that maybe I was a city girl. I was very wrong. From there though, the universe worked its magic. The next thing I knew, I had moved yet again, this time to Newport, Wa. Here I found a couple looking for someone to farm two acres. Land problem solved. And they ran a therapeutic community for young adults, so if I could make weeding, transplanting, weeding, squishing bugs, and weeding fun, I would have help. Not having a family problem solved. I now have been at Penrith Farms for four seasons. The young adults seem to find working in the gardens with me fun. And we keep on producing fantastic food.
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Although not certified organic, I follow the guidelines for organic growers.
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Thank you universe for allowing my dreams to come true.
this sounds like it was posted by alicia. she has since left the farm for greener pastures! congrats and good luck!! penrith farms currently has no trained gardener, just using the labor of the kids who are paying to be there... yeah... real ethical, huh?
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