Who We
Are
I n 1999, a small group of Root
Connection Farm members gathered to find a way to save the CSA farm. They
came up with an innovative solution: They bought the land. From this bold stroke
emerged FARM LLC, a Washington State limited liability company dedicated to
protecting local farmland and promoting sustainable farming.
Today, Claire Thomas, owner of the Root Connection, rents her land from FARM
LLC and continues to provide fresh, organically grown produce for more than 500 families.
Shortly after purchasing the Root Connection property, FARM LLC bought the property next door, now the Living Legacy Community Ranch.
In January 2005, we sold
the Ranch to Claire Thomas. The FARM LLC office remains at the LLC Ranch.
We purchased our third, and largest piece of property in November
1999--a 47-acre parcel on the corner of NE 124th St. and
the Woodinville-Redmond Rd. Now known as The South 47 Farm, it's home to
our U-pick fruits and vegetables, the Corn Maze/pumpkin patch, the Community
Garden P-Patches, and our farm stand. It's also the site of our popular school
and group tours.
In addition, four farmers lease land from FARM LLC at The
South 47 Farm. Famai Chang and Neng Vang grow flowers and vegetables to sell at
the Pike Place Market. Kelly Vancil and Brian
Scheehser, executive chef at the Heathman
Hotel in Kirkland, grow produce that ends up
on the menu at the hotel's Trellis Restaurant. The Herbfarm Restaurant grows
vegetables and herbs for its kitchen.
Guided by our mission
statement, our
goal is to protect farmland and promote sustainable farming, for the benefit of
farmers and the community. We believe that, given the right resources, farming
can be economically viable. We know, from our own experience, what a rich
resource it can be for the community.
When you buy from local farmers, you not only help yourself
to the freshest, best tasting, and most nutritious fruits and vegetables, you
help support the local economy and help keep our green spaces green. Thank you!
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