“Care farming” could help farms diversify and foster a deeper connection between nourishing the body and feeding the soul.
“I met Muhammad Ayub of Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm in the Harmony Garden — a heart-shaped covered terrace, filled with flowering plants and vines — to talk about steps they were taking to become a “care farm.” Instantly I felt my shoulders relax and my breathing deepen. I was reminded of Mary in The Secret Garden, and how she set out to discover the secrets of her uncle’s garden, bringing it back to life to regain her own happiness.”
About the author
Heidi Roth is a food-obsessed writer and photographer living in the Pacific Northwest whose work has been featured in Serious Eats. She’s passionate about sustainability and enjoys talking about food, taking pictures of food, and convincing people to eat with her. You can find more of her work at crunchcreative.work, a blog her sister and Aunt Evelyn read faithfully.