The Keelboat Farms Concept
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The Keelboat Farms concept is based on the relationship between knowledge, our community and our farm.
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Farm Initiatives
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Learning Programs
Our goal is to use our farm to contribute something of value to the body of knowledge within our community. The future of farming depends on exposing the next generation to the possibilities of farming. Our learning programs aren't just about sharing information. They are designed to bring people together and allow participants to give back to the community while learning new skills. |
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CSA Program
Our CSA program is an extension of our educational outreach. We hope to raise awareness about the issues with our current food system and encourage our community to start eating local. Our CSA model is designed to encourage wider participation within the community by combining CSA subscribers with donated share recipients. We hope to have a positive impact on the health of our community by reconnecting people to the benefits of real food. |
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Sustainable Practices and Habitat Restoration
By farming sustainably, we're not just doing something good for the environment. We're preserving farm land to allow future generations to have the same opportunity we do. We hope our efforts lead to an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture within our own community. Our goal is to create a place where people can come together to learn and watch nature at work. By restoring and protecting our farm ecosystem, we're creating a vibrant, and dynamic, natural classroom that allows us to increase our understanding of the world around us. |
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A Connected System
Our farm concept is not based on a one-way exchange of information. Our community and the knowledge it holds are the keys to the success of our farm project.
Role of Knowledge
We are looking to collaborate with local experts in a variety of fields to expand our own understanding as we go about building the farm. This partnership, coupled with feedback from our community, will play an important role in shaping the future direction of our farm.
As shared knowledge becomes ingrained in the community, it can evolve into a shared vision, and galvanize the community. We hope that the synergistic effect of many people working towards a common goal produces amazing results within our community.
Role of Community
Our community is ultimately the driving force behind our farm. In many respects, they are literally building this farm along side of us. We depend on their moral, spiritual, financial and physical support as we embark on this journey.
Role of Knowledge
We are looking to collaborate with local experts in a variety of fields to expand our own understanding as we go about building the farm. This partnership, coupled with feedback from our community, will play an important role in shaping the future direction of our farm.
As shared knowledge becomes ingrained in the community, it can evolve into a shared vision, and galvanize the community. We hope that the synergistic effect of many people working towards a common goal produces amazing results within our community.
Role of Community
Our community is ultimately the driving force behind our farm. In many respects, they are literally building this farm along side of us. We depend on their moral, spiritual, financial and physical support as we embark on this journey.
