Garden/Farm
We have raised our own vegetables for many years. (Take
a look at our
garden in the Bay Area.) While we have never bothered with the certification
process,
we
have always gardened organically, eschewing artificial chemicals for
fertilizers and pest control.
But now, with some 7,000 square feet of space in which to plant vegetables, do we have a large garden or a small farm? We're not sure!
However, we are most definitely sure that we will be raising some 90+ percent of our vegetables. No, we're not growing wheat which we'll grind for flour. We buy organic flour in 50 lb. sacks. No, we're not growing rice. We buy organic rice in 25 lb. sacks. And, no, we're not going to make our own raisins, nor grow our own almonds or ginger. There are many things that are impractical for us to grow, either because of the amount of land required, the labor involved, or the climate not being right. But we're doing the best we can...