In 2003, one Delmarva farmer who devoted 20 years of his life to sustainable farming practices, along with a few individuals inspired by their experience as members of his farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), came together to build a new – and “renewed” — vision for the Delmarva Peninsula.
These individuals wanted to share with others what they had learned about the value of sustainable agriculture, organic growing practices, supporting local small acreage family farms, and buying locally as they relate to the regions’ environment, economy, and the health of its population. They also wanted to share their sense of urgency about taking action that would bring this about, as they learned more about risks associated with continued loss of a major economic, social and environmental resource: small acreage agriculture based on the family farm.     Read More