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Green String Farm was a 140-acre (57 ha) natural process sustainable farm near Petaluma, California that grew fruits and vegetables year-round and sold them in an on-site farm store. The farm also supplied produce, free-range eggs and grass fed beef to regional restaurants including Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA.[1] Bob Cannard and Fred Cline founded Green String Farm in 2003. Green String focused on environmental sustainability practices, which is different from Certified Organic.[2] Green String Farm closed permanently in December 2022.[3]
Farming practices
editGreen String farming methods reduce soil erosion, pesticide dependency, and loss of biodiversity; and increases resistance to natural predators. Some examples include cover crops; compost tea as soil supplements; and natural, pesticide-free methods for controlling competing plants and weeds.[4] The farm uses the motto “50% for humans, 50% for nature” to describe their process of maintaining a balance between growing crops for human consumption and growing crops for soil improvement. Fred Cline of Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards uses a Green String approach in their estate vineyards.
Green String Institute
editThe Green String Institute was Green String Farm's quarterly internship program. Each term, 8-12 student interns from all over the world come to Green String Farm where they live, work and learn communally for three months. While living and working on the farm, interns learn natural farming practices and sustainable approaches to small business management.[5]
References
edit- ^ Jordan, Michele Anna (2 April 2012). "Fresh From Our Farmers: Green String Farm & Institute". The Press Democrat. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Sikorski, Ray. "Beyond Organic; Green String's Theory Grows Past Green". Metroactive. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Sweet, Carey. "Green String Farm, a pioneer of sustainable practices, closing in Petaluma after nearly 20 years". The Press Democrat. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Green String Institute teaches sustainable farming practices through new internship program". The Sonoma Valley Sun. 9 January 2009. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Rodriguez, Suzie (19 September 2010). "Green String Interns Carrying Green Principles Worldwide". The Press Democrat. Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2019-08-25.