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By Michele Smith
The Times 

Small but Mighty: Organic Growers are a Vital Part of the Community

 

Julia Mead

Brothers Owen (5) and Wes (3) Mead get their hands (and other body parts) dirty in the beds at the Smith Hollow Farmstead.

DAYTON--There are commercial harvests other than for wheat, barley, or peas, in our region.

Marcus and Lacey Mead of Smith Hollow Farmstead, Lorrie Ryzek Bensel of Verdurous Gardens, Richard Heieren and Amanda Allred of Tucannon Farms, and Patricia Sacha of Hidden Gardens, are growing many of the foods we eat, and are available for sale at the Blue Mountain Station.

These organic farmers have a passion for growing healthy food for their families, and for the community, as well as building relationship with their customers.

Verdurous Gardens

Lorrie Ryzek Bensel said growing a garden is "laborio...



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