Fresh Growth
Fresh Growth
Roots Farm: Community Centered On-Farm Research
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In this in-depth interview, Jen Clark of Roots Farm shares her journey from homesteading to running a regenerative, no-till farm in Washington. She describes her innovative research projects on dry farming, composting, and soil fertility, emphasizing sustainable practices and community engagement.
Roots Farm is currently two acres producing diverse fruits and vegetables. They primarily market with a CSA and farmers markets. As they transitioned from a homestead to a larger commercial farm, she and her farming partner remembered their original focus on getting food out to the community who needs it. With a strong belief that everyone should have access to healthy food, Jen is currently attempting another transition to funding the farm through research grants in order to provide 100% of the produce grown to the community.
Jen also describes how she got into on-farm research and what her different projects are discovering.
Photo provided by Roots Farm
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