Zinniker Farm Stewardship Association - ZFSA
As Mark & Petra Zinniker, the 3rd generation farmers of Zinniker Family Farm wind down their farming activities, we are actively looking for a new farmer to care for the oldest Biodynamic Farm in the America.
In order for the Zinniker Family Farm thrive into the future, there needs to be a strong community that values nutrient dense food.
In working with dedicated family farmers, most talk about this need for community support. Mark Zinniker, a 3rd generation farmer of the Zinniker Farm – The oldest Biodynamic Farm in America, summed it up perfectly "The hardest thing for a farm to produce is community value - apart from food value."
Another common theme is the distinction between stewardship of the land and food production. Mark explains that the more food that you produce, the more you take from the soil, so food quality will eventually suffer, which is why Biodynamic methods of regeneration & fertilization are so important. But even with best practices what leaves the farm must be replenished.
Part of the mission of this website is to educate - bringing these kinds of important distinctions in full transparency to light.
At Family Farm Initiative our mission is to change our relationship to the farm and to make it easier for you to connect with and support a family farm.
This project can only succeed with your help and ideas. We have been inspired with many passionate people just like you.
If you'd like to be part of this project, fill in your email and we'll keep you updated on upcoming conversations, events, and resources you can use.
We would also love to hear what the situation is in your neck of the woods, and we'd like to make connections with your local farmers too.
