While you may not have heard of them before, if you are a foodie or a customer at many of our locally-owned restaurants that feature locally-grown food, you've probably enjoyed the fruits of their labor—or rather the vegetables!
As stated on their website, their goal is "to provide the freshest products directly to the consumers and restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio area."
They use no petrochemicals or pesticides, feeding their plants with seaweed, fish emulsion and humus, as well as using aged compost at certain times of the year to build humus and feed important microorganisms back into the soil. Their philosophy: Return the fertility they remove by farming. They uphold this philosophy by using raised beds, composting and utilizing proper crop rotation.
Some of the local restaurants which use their products include Alana's, Burgundy Room, Flatiron Bar & Diner, G. Michael's Bistro and Bar, Latitude 41, Refectory, Rosendales, and Tucci's. You can also find their fresh veggies sold at Whole Foods from June through September.
I encourage locals to consider enrolling in their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, which is a community of individuals who share both the responsibility and reward of a local farm. Here’s how the Wayward Seed Farm's CSA program works: Members pay an up-front fee before the growing season, which benefits the farm with income to operate and build infrastructure. In exchange for their investment, members enjoy a “share” of the farm’s bounty via a constant flow of new vegetables throughout the season. Starting in early June, full season members receive a box of fresh produce for 25 weeks out of the year. Members also receive recipes offering ideas and inspiration for preparing the produce they've received. It's a great way to begin incorporating more fresh, locally-grown vegetables into your diet and enjoying the bounty that Ohio has to offer.
