Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Bob Cannard at Green String Farm

Successful Organic Farmers (from EcoFarm's website)
Bob in Earlier Days
An annual tradition at EcoFarm! This year’s crop of farmers will talk about what they do, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along the way. (In English with Spanish interpretation.

Bob Cannard -  (last 20 minutes of mp3
Green String Farm, Petaluma, CA
Bob Cannard has been farming sustainably for 30 years. He is well known for providing produce to Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley. His farming philosophy involves staying in tune with natural processes and replenishing the land with cover crops and compost. In collaboration with Fred Cline, he currently runs Green String Farm and the Green String Institute. Green String Farm is a 140-acre farm with 50-60 acres in cultivation in Petaluma, CA. The mission of Green String Institute is to renew the spirit of organic agriculture and train young farmers with respect for the environment and the planet.

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