May 17, 2012

We traveled to Good Earth Farm to see what they were all about. When we got there, Paul greeted us and provided some background information. He explained that the farm is exclusively a non-profit organization and that they donate all of the food they grow, which is about 10,000 pounds a year. They also use the food for the residents of the house on site. They also provide meals for about 60 people at a time when they have dinners. The Good Earth Farm is funded by grants and donations. When Paul started this project, he received the land for free, which gave him a good start considering his wife was the only working at the time. He is very concerned about food insecurity in Athens and surrounding areas, which is the reason he started this project. This was a great to experience and was so interesting to see someone so selfless, it was refreshing. The only help they get is from volunteers, which is amazing. This would be a good place to do work!