As we complete this 18th growing season and prepare once again for the next one, it is gratifying to acknowledge the incredible support that has nurtured this farm since its inception. Every time we plant a seed, it is reassuring to know that the care we invest in the cultivation and development of our crops is backed by the vitality of an entire community: a living network of supporters, everything from the often forgotten soil organisms to the diverse human community of fellow farmers, farm employee's, farm suppliers, local restaurants, retailers, distributors, CSA members, farmer's market customers, artisan food producers, cooks, teachers, students, and friends. The food grown on this land becomes a common thread that links us all together, and with every meal we prepare we also enjoy the pleasure and nourishment that comes from it.

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I don't do this very often but I ask you to please speak up. The Food and Drug Administration's proposed regulations don't recognize the importance of organic farming and conservation practices as a valuable contributor to reducing the risk of pathogens. Proposed regulations aimed at curtailing the use of compost and manures are based on misguided assumptions, striking at the heart of organic and sustainable farming practices helping to build healthy and fertile soils.
Everyone who receives this newsletter, please tell the FDA that their proposed regulations should align with the National Organic Program regulations, specifically when it comes to the use of compost and manure. We have until November 15th to submit comments, the link below will connect you to the website of The Wild Farm Alliance which has been actively raising awareness about this issue. Thank you for your time and attention on this important matter. 

Send your comments today if you can. Speak out on the Food Safety Modernization Act!   

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