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Some of the Farmers are Heading Home!

On Tuesday, the first group of seasonal farmers left Rootbound to spend the winter in their homes in the Mexican state of Nayarit. We said goodbyes to Don Chepe, Alberto, Pillo, Juan Jose, Imanol, and Osvaldo. Our team includes 18 seasonal staff, and their contribution and expertise is irreplaceable. Every farmer on the team is […]

Cultivate a Healthy Environment with Us!

This short essay is the second installment of our “Why Organic?” series, where we explore how our Organic Agricultural practices and certification improve different facets of our food and environmental systems. In the past, we discussed why organic agriculture cares for the farmers, and in this edition, we will uncover why it makes for a […]

Week 17 – Our Partnership with New Roots & Recipes

Did you know that about half of the Rootbound Farm’s weekly harvest goes to provide veggie shares to families on a sliding payment scale? Thanks to our amazing non-profit partner, New Roots, there are 9 Fresh Stop markets operating in the Louisville and Southern Indiana areas serving 350 families every week. The Fresh Stop Markets are created, led, and sustained by community […]

Meet the Team & Recipe Recap – Week 8

This week meet Austin! This is Austin’s first season at Rootbound Farm. Since joining our team this past winter, Austin has done a little bit of everything including animal chores in the sleeting rain and snow, harvesting veggies on the production team, and working in the pack shed. Originally from Danville, Kentucky, Austin got interested in farming […]

Recipe Recap – Week 12

Often times, we associate vegetables with certain seasons or specific dishes. Tomatoes feel like summer time, and butternut squash reminds us of fall, and comforting smells coming from the oven. Part of the fun of a CSA share is discovering new ways to cook the vegetables we are familiar with, and love. This week, we […]