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Palmer, AK
Alaskan Farming
Credit: Seeds and Soil Farm
Seeds and Soil Farm is spreading the word; all Alaskans can and should grow their own food for their health and well-being. Education is essential, and so the farm teaches, informs, and instructs people on how to grow fresh, nutritious produce at home. The founder of Seeds and Soil-ORGANICS, Jennifer Sharrock, is an Alaska Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer with a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Natural Resources Management. With her help, the farm grows fruits and vegetables for market with a focus on regenerative agriculture and bio-intensive agriculture. The soil is healthy, and the food is delicious and nutritious. With food security a serious issue around the world, the regenerative market farm also teaches Alaskans how to save viable seeds for future crops, and sells only heirloom and open-pollinated varieties.
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Teaching health and wellness. Learn more: seedsandsoilorganics.com
Skagit Valley, WA
You won’t find your everyday flowers at Floret Farm! The family-run operation specializes in growing unique, rare, and heirloom varieties that are sure to impress even the most experienced gardeners. From fragrant sweet peas in the spring to dinner plate dahlias in the fall, the property’s fields burst with beauty throughout the seasons. Floret Farm stands behind its blooms; it conducts extensive research to determine the most desirable cut flower varieties and shares that information with people looking to grow beautiful gardens of their own. The farm’s seeds come from banks around the world and are for sale at the farm’s shop along with tubers, bulbs, and more. Hard to believe that the farm was never meant to be a business endeavor. Founder Erin Benzakein fell in love with nature at her grandparent’s country home as a young child. As an adult, her passion yielded beautiful results, and people took notice. The rest is history. Making people’s lives beautiful with flowers. Learn more: floretflowers.com
Credit: Floret Farm
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