Area 2 Farms

An alarming 18.7% plunge in farms surrounding our largest urban centers isn't just a statistic—it's a critical loss of food, health, and community connection. But amidst this decline, Area 2 Farms is the counter-narrative. We're not just building new local farms, we're building and empowering communities. We're not just growing food, we're cultivating a healthier, more resilient future for our cities, one #farm at a time.

USDA Certified Organic is the highest standard for food quality, and we’re proud of our certification at Area 2 Farms. This organic (re)certification is a symbol of our commitment to the health, safety and quality of the food we grow. ? When you combine #organic + #local, something powerful happens. You get a direct connection with the people in your community. After all, deep roots, not routes, are what nourish people to live their best lives. https://lnkd.in/e8NqBH_T

"The team Area 2 Farms are growing over 180 organic varieties of lettuce, greens, root vegetables, herbs and micro-greens. By serving consumers 10 miles away or less, the company has driven down transport costs and associated greenhouse emissions." https://lnkd.in/gvQ5K4Yj

Join Us for an Inspiring Evening at the National Press Club On?Thursday, January 30th, we're hosting Chloe Sorvino, the author of?Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat. We will explore the intersection of food, sustainability, and human outcomes in our modern food systems. ?Location:?National Press Club ?Time:?7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ?For Tickets: [email protected] ?We hope to see you there! Tag a friend who would love to join. #Area2Farms #RawDealBook #FutureOfFood #CommunityEngagement #OrganicFarming #SustainableFoodSystems

The future of food comes from small #farms. ~86% of all farms are small farms. These farms operate on 41% of U.S. agricultural land, while producing 17% of the total value of agricultural production.

Benjamin Franklin published the first Poor Richard's Almanack on?December 28, 1732, and continued to publish new editions for 25 years. Many are familiar with his witty aphorisms, many of which have become part of American folklore, such as: "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." "A penny saved is two pence clear." "God helps them that help themselves." Poor Richard's Almanack was published under the pseudonym?Richard Saunders?to distance Franklin from potentially controversial or satirical content.?However, Poor Richard?emerged as a powerful symbol of American values such as frugality, hard work, and common sense. While modern technology and sophisticated forecasting models are widely used by?#farmers?today, almanacs remain a part of our lives. 1) Farmers use almanacs for long-term planning and to make decisions about planting schedules, management, and overall farm operations. 2)Farmers appreciate the folklore and traditional wisdom embedded in almanacs. 3)Farmers find comfort in their connection to the past, a sense of community and tradition that transcends modern technology.

Whole Foods lettuce is so old, it sent you a $5 check for the holidays.

?? Join us on December 4th for an exclusive screening?of “Food and Country” at the Arlington Draft House. ?? Official Trailer: https://lnkd.in/d2DJFhrM

Please read this wonderful op-ed in the Washington Post by Michael Pollan. In it, he describes work on school-supported #agriculture, steps being taken right now to save our planet,?support local #farmers, and improve the health of all #children. https://lnkd.in/ebgcVHrn

The veneer of "fresh" at the #grocery store has been exposed as nothing more than a brittle multi-modal transportation network. This system is not good for farmers, the environment, or people. Almost half of our basic goods, including fresh produce, come through ports that are now essentially closed, and Americans are seeing prices increase and quality decline. It's never been more essential to take control and build the local food system we need. Moving the #farm, NOT the #food, ensures you get what is good directly from the source. https://lnkd.in/eieyeT7b