The Family Farm League’s sole goal is to encourage local food production. Local food production can mean a small family garden to large-scale acreage production. The League aims to increase the diversity of what is grown in the valley to reveal a more sustainable Napa Valley.
"Wine and food are a natural pairing, and we’d like to see that union grow here, from the ground up."
The Farm League starts each growing year by hosting a seed exchange. Heirloom and family farm-raised seeds are encouraged. GMO seeds are discouraged.They invite members of the entire community to trade or simply take extra seeds from one another and their neighbors. They work with agricultural students, nurseries, master gardeners and food businesses.
Each June, seed exchangers and growers are invited to a quarterly potluck. These casual dinners are a great way to share progress reports, enlist aid and encourage our local gardens.Past participants have included Rancho Gordo, Long Meadow Ranch, Grandpa Jack's Farm, Slow Food Napa Valley and Common Greens. This t year they hope to include even more groups and growers from the Napa Valley.
"The Family Farm League is a grass-roots advocacy group whose sole purpose is to encourage food production in the Napa Valley."The Family Farm League
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