SAPLING FARM: The how and why of Sapling Farm...

When we talk to y'all at the markets, there are a lot of questions about where we farm and what it might look like. SO, here are some good pics of the stand and the land. Also, a bit about how we farm and why we do what we do.

We are beginning farmers, so we have pieced together some land and resources to bring our dreams to light. This dream is to grow intentional, heirloom vegetables and herbs for the people. This "for the people" motto is more than just talk.

We use little/no petroleum fuels in our farming ( most of this fuel use comes from driving/delivering veggies to the market). We use hand tools and our bodies for all the work. We have no employees or outside foundation/non-profit support. We grow every plants and vegetables from organic seed. We do not use plants imported from out-of-state or Mexico to get a head start on the season. We farm seasonally with the earth and climate of Wisconsin and our bio-region.

We only use heirloom. organic seed to protect the genetic legacy of our food systems and also to say f-u to Monsanto and the big-Ag seed producers. We do not spray our food with toxic chemicals, nor do we use chemical fertilizers. This protects health through non-toxic foods nourishing our bodies and keeping chemicals/toxins out of the ground water that we all drink.

This is mostly because we are so small and starting out, but also because we want to cut out the "middleman farmer" or the "expert/older farmer" concept. Having mentors is great, but wanting people to pay thousands of dollars for "beginning farmer training" is bogus. On soooo many levels. We do it because we love the earth and the bounty that it can (and does) supply to all of us. So we do it ourselves & for you- the people. Creating your dream is only scary if you let it be. So just let it be good.

xo mary and sam