This morning Dan sent me a great link to about forty idealistic, young American farmers bringing sustainable agriculture back into the mainstream. It’s a great piece, loaded with fascinating stories about how these individuals got started in farming, and how they’re faring now, as the local foods movement picks up speed.
One particular project that caught my eye was Truck farm, a Brooklyn-based art/advocacy project that’s growing food out of the bed of a pickup truck. It’s an idea Dan and I had talked about once, in Arizona; I’m glad to see someone else on that same wavelength. The time-lapse video introduction posted on the website is great (you can see more Truck Farm videos on their page).
I really admire what these folks are doing, especially considering I can barely handle an afternoon of weeding in the garden before I start complaining about my aching back.