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In times of need...
Just as our close friend and compost-master Greg is starting to make a tentative and hopeful recovery from his medical conditions, a tornado decimated his greenhouse at GreenLeaf Farms. Sometimes it must seem like the trials and tribulations of small-scale farmers are more than any person could bear, but that’s why farming has always grown symbiotically with a sense of community; friends and acquaintances willing to jump in and help in any way that they can are the antidote to the numerous tests a farmer and his farm have to face. We were already trying to raise money to help Greg out with medical bills and recover; let’s give those efforts an extra push to help Greg and Maeda deal with the newest hurdle they have to jump to provide people with nourishing food. You can donate
here, and be sure to share the link via your social networks. Make Facebook, Twitter and other such shenanigans work for the farmers we love. And, as always, keep your eyes open for some potential upcoming GreenLeaf micro-mobs.
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Help for GreenLeaf Farms
Sometimes the people who brighten your day each time you see them need your help. Many of you know farmer Greg Brown from GreenLeaf Farms in Barnesville, GA. Whether you've purchased enormous produce from him (he is, after all, the compost master) at one of the city's farmer's markets or have had the fortune to learn from him, Greg has an amazing ability to make everyone around him happy, at ease, and better educated about sustainable growth.
But now Greg needs our help. He has a health condition that has not only resulted in some very high medical bills, it's also taken him out of commission on the farm for a bit. One of the risks sustainable farmers take to provide the rest of us with clean food is forgoing any sort of benefits package, so when the hard times hit, sometimes they hit very hard.
That's why we're trying to raise money to help Greg keep GreenLeaf Farms. Whether you know Greg personally, have enjoyed his delicious produce or simply want to make sure that our sustainable farmers like him have the help they deserve when they need it most, please consider donating $10 — or whatever you can.
As many of you know, it's hard to endure any sort of physical ailment that keeps you from doing what you love. But sadly, in Greg's case, being unable to do what you love means it may no longer be there once you're recovered and able. That's why we're all pitching in, both financially and physically, to help one of our favorite local, sustainable farmers when he needs it most. As a dedicated member of Crop Mob Atlanta, as well as an outstanding friend to farmers and consumers alike, Greg is always there for others. We're happy to repay the favor.
Please join us in helping Greg. For more info — or if you'd be interested in helping on the farm — please contact Mike at mike@cropmobatl.com
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