It’s the beginning of a new season and we’re excited to have lots of new folks joining the CSA. If you’re new around here, or even if you’re a VRDNT veteran, we figured it was time to reintroduce the farm and what we’re all about.
Our Mission & Growing Practices
VRDNT Farm was started in 2019 by Owner/Operator Becky Hume with a focus on bio-intensive practices and a mission to nourish the land and local community by growing high quality, nutrient-dense, super fresh veggies. "Bio-intensive" means our farm system is driven by biological processes rather than chemical inputs. We focus on preventing pests and diseases by cultivating a healthy ecosystem. All fertilizers and sprays that are used are Organic, OMRI certified products. We use no synthetic chemicals as inputs and we do not source any GMO seeds. We encourage beneficial insects and a balanced ecosystem, we nourish the soil to grow strong, resilient plants. All of this results in you getting the freshest, tastiest, most nutrient-dense vegetables!
Where to Get Our Veggies
The main way we distribute our vegetables is through our CSA Program. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a way of farming that restores the link between farmers and local communities. At its most basic, the CSA can be thought of as a subscription to our farm. Each week, we curate a selection or "share" of fresh picked produce from our farm in Bastrop, TX. You can opt to get a weekly share of veggies, or schedule shares only on the weeks you want For more info, head to our CSA page HERE. We also attend the Mueller Farmers’ Market every Sunday from 10am-2pm–more info HERE.
The Truth Behind Plastic in Agriculture
When you pick up your share of veggies, you may notice they come in a plastic bag, and you may wonder why. It’s a common question from customers. The truth is, Becky has thought A LOT about this, and plastic bags are actually the least harmful choice compared to wax boxes and compostable bags which have larger environmental impacts. You can read more about this and the broader topic of plastic use in agriculture HERE.
Becky's Story
The practices, mission, energy, and daily workings of VRDNT stem from the woman behind it all. Becky has had an incredible passion for growing food since she was a teenager, and over 10 years of experience on Organic and sustainable farms in Central Texas. There’s much more to the story of how Becky found her calling in life and ended up here, and she even wrote this blog to tell you all about it.
Meet the Team
And now, Becky is joined by a small, incredible crew of women who work together to bring you your VRDNT veggies. You can meet the team and get their insight on women in agriculture by reading this blog post.
We are so happy to have you join our community in support of local farmers and fresh, local food. Keep checking back here on the blog for exciting content: recipes, veggie forecasts, details from behind the scenes, innovations in our growing practices, and more!
Hi! I was there this morning As a volunteer pulling up nut sedge. It was a pleasure being out there on a nice, cool morning, accomplishing something. I forgot to mention, one thing. I bought a Litter Robot, a self-cleaning litterbox. The plastic bag you use for CSA distribution work perfectly with it. So, they have a second use for me.