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About
Dancing Roots Farm
Healthy
Food Grown Locally
Our
farm is on 10 beautiful acres above the Sandy River, adjacent
to Dabney State Park. We are 18 miles east of Portland,
south of I-84. To the locals, this area is known as Springdale.
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In addition to our fields, we have a few acres of woods,
tons of blackberries, and lots of refuge for songbirds and
wildlife.
We bought the farm in the fall of 2002 and spent most of
2003 fixing up the old farmhouse. The fields sat fallow
for over 30 years, and now our plans call for creating an
ecologically sound and productive working farm. Our vision
includes orchards, year round produce, educational programs,
a composting facility, and farm animals such as pigs, chickens,
goats, ducks, and bees!
We use only ecologically sound practices, such as crop
rotations, natural amendments, cover crops, drip irrigation,
and providing habitat for beneficials; we use no synthetic
fertilizers or pesticides.
Apprenticeships
Small
Farmers are a dying breed. We now comprise only about
1% of the general population and several years ago the
Census Bureau removed this category off their list of
occupations. We believe we need more small scale, locally
owned farms.
So in addition
to growing a wide variety of healthy, delicious produce
we like to think that our farm is also growing New Farmers.
We would never claim to know everything, but there are
a few things we've learned over the years and are happy
to share our experiences, operations, strategies and insights.
We want very much to nurture and support those who are
thinking of running their own small farm someday.
Are you or someone you know interested
in learning about sustainable farming on a small scale?
We are looking for two hard working, highly motivated
field workers for the 2008 season. Select
here for more information.
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Volunteers
We have 4 volunteer openings for those
who would like to work on the farm in exchange for a share.
Volunteers are an integral part of the crew and commit
to helping with the harvest one day per week, either Monday,
Thursday or Friday. In addition to the produce we offer
a fun day on a beautiful farm with stimulating and always
interesting conversations!
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Come
Out and Visit!
At Dancing Roots
Farm we have monthly work parties and an annual Harvest
Festival in September. You are encouraged to come to as
many as you can!
There are projects for people of all ages and abilities.
We especially love having kids come out to explore and
experience the farm. Drinks and snacks are always provided.
Wear your boots and plan to get dirty!
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Work
Party Calendar
Our calendar is being finalized
and will be posted soon!
Please check back...
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