I myself was born and raised in San Francisco and mid-stream, ventured to Vermont, where I still own and operate farms run on the basic principles and tenets of biodynamic farming. My meeting with James was far from coincidental. The instinctive farmer in him, combined with my stock and breed led to a natural partnership. We continually challenge each other in the pursuit of excellence. His contagious energy and passion for fresh, local produce sparked a kinship which is slowly blossoming into a sustainable relationship based on respect for the land and what it will yield in return for not usurping it.
As we bootstrap, our mission and goals are simple: educate and provide folks with the best the earth has to offer.
More shall be revealed to us as we continue down the path of sustainable farming enlightened by timeless spiritual principles. Not surprisingly, our mode of farming works in today's climate of mega-corporations that battle to take over the earth and imbue it with genetically engineered yields.
Perhaps the real battle is not to view the behemoths as the enemy. The challenge is to embrace our founding principles and build alliances which collectively enable us to shine forth.
The path to success is simple: stay true to the earth & teach tried and true agricultural practices which preserve the land for endowment to future generations.
The rest is left to careful, efficient management and educational efforts which provide the fuel that promotes the mission.
James Faber owns and operates DeLassio Cafe in San Francisco. He is an itinerant family man who is well known in the city.
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