Farmers

Sara D. Callaway  Farm Manager
With a love for good food and a well-tended field, Sara has been
(wo)manning the helm at Roots for three years.  Educated in anthropology
and trained in Earthskills, she is now learning what Mama Earth has to teach
about working with natural cycles, living organisms, and systems that don't run
like Swiss watches.  Most important lessons so far: how to prioritize tasks,
how to let go, and how to have faith that it'll all work out for the best.

Patrick Boulger  Assistant Manager 2010
Fresh from the tropics, Patrick comes to us from the Virgin Island Sustainable
Farm Institute (
www.visfi.org) where he was trained in the Ridge to Reef
Beneficial Farmer training program.  We're excited to have him on board!

Chris Lutz Instigation & Inspiration
Owner, and the man responsible for Roots Farm re-entering the field of
vegetable production.  Among other things, Chris Lutz fed the fire that ignited
this grand project.  He has a passion for farming and frequently appears at
the Roots stand during farmers' market months.  Currently, he owns and
operates another local business, Athens Roofing,   Call him for a quote on
your next roof! 706-338-0472

Katie Crosta Assistant Manager 2009
The amazing second in command here at Roots in 2009, Katie brings a
wealth of farming experience from her seasons at farms including Woodland
Gardens and Pennypack.  She has a passion for community and work well
done and is a powerhouse in the greenhouse and on the weeding scene.

Kevin Yates Co-Manager 2007-2008
An essential player in the genesis and years one and two of Roots Farming,
Kevin has a knack for clear and eloquent communication, hard work, and
deep ponderances, as well as an ability to find the joy in the moment.  He has
now moved on to start his own business in edible landscaping and garden
design: Hungry Gnome Gardenscapes.  
www.hungrygnome.org  We here at
the farm highly recommend him.

David Mack Working Member
David has been on board at Roots since the beginning and we count
ourselves lucky to have him.  He appears here weekly and can also be
spotted often working at the Daily Grocery Co-op.  A talented artist, his
illustrations appear locally in Flagpole, and interspersed throughout the co-op.
Check out his website
www.monkeyfingers.net
Farm

Located 10 miles outside Athens, GA, the Roots Farm is a diverse, 13-acre farm.
 We grow fruits and veggies almost all year round using natural and sustainable
methods, and focus our distribution through local markets and our CSA.  We are
about to begin our fourth year of production.

Mission Statement

Our primary interest is connection, which we seek to cultivate through four areas
of focus: food, ecology, education, and community.  The Roots Farm works to
provide food that nourishes both body and spirit while caring for the land and the
Earth that sustains us.  We strive to bring people together in fellowship and
learning and to aid in creating a holistic life experience.  It is our sincere hope to
help each other discover how we fit in the interconnectedness of all things.
Farm & Farmers