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Founded by two sisters, Rebecca and Sarah Kidwell, in 2009
Issue and Target Population
Growing concern for the use of genetically modified foods and pesticide use on produce
Lack of transparency of where food was coming from and the time it takes for the food to travel to the consumer
Adults and families in Phoenix area
Mission, Goals, Implementation
Goal is to maximize transparency on where and how consumers food is grown and minimize the time of travel from farm to table
Urban farm in Phoenix growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs
Organic gardening
Compost
Garden Consultation
Landscape and architect design
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
(Delivered weekly)
“Farmyard is dedicated to all facets of organic edible gardening in the Southwest. Our philosophy is simple. Grow locally. Produce organically. Eat well.”
Why I Chose Farmyard
My personal history includes small family farms in the Midwest and New England as well as a backyard garden throughout my childhood in Vermont
Experience living near a farm and purchasing their CSA, the experience was healthy, plentiful, and rewarding
Local Business
Inspiration
Began as a small backyard garden, expanding to the front yards and creating excitement and curiosity among the neighborhood.
Garden tours twice per year in the Spring/Summer season and Fall/Winter Season
Arcadias Edible Garden
Plant-based recipes available online
“Our philosophy is simple. Grow locally. Produce organically. Eat well.”
Get Connected
Rebecca Kidwell
Telephone: 602-954-1440 Email: farmers@myfarmyard.com
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
http://www.myfarmyard.com/ediblegardentour/
References
http:// www.myfarmyard.com/index.html
Lazaroff, C. Food travels far to reach your tables. (2002). Organic Consumers Association. Retrieved from https ://www.organicconsumers.org /
United States Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
Photo Credits: all photos retrieved from Farmyard website http://www.myfarmyard.com/index.html
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