Welcome back to our ongoing series where we get to know the local farmers that provide for Farm & Table! Today we spoke to Seth from Vida Verde Farms. Here’s what he had to say about his farm:
Tell me about your farm.
Vida Verde Farm sits on 5 acres split across 4 different parcels in the North Valley. The closest field to the Farm & Table is less then 1/2 a mile away and our furthers field is in Duranes and only 7 miles from Farm and Table. The farm is run by myself, Sam who is about to start his third season farming with and Mary who was a former cook at Farm and Table. This season we grew over 175 different varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers.
What are is your favorite thing about working on a farm?
My favorite things about farming are being outdoors everyday and bringing my dog to work.
What is your biggest challenge?
Our biggest challenges have been weeds and pests since we farm without any chemicals – no pesticides or herbicides even organic ones.
What are your plans as wintertime approaches?
We currently grow for three seasons a year from March to November but we are building hoophouses on three of our properties so we can continue growing food year round.