NJ Monthly: These ‘Farmpreneurs’ are Revolutionizing Agriculture in NJ
We are profoundly grateful to NJ Monthly magazine, writer Julia Martin, and photographer John Bessler for their generous and thorough profile of River Valley Community Grains and for coming out to visit us at our new home, Marksboro Mills.
For the founders of RVCG, the challenges are well worth it. With a strong demand for artisanal grains, their business is thriving. Farmers get more per pound for heirloom grains than for feed crops, along with the benefits to the local economy. Even with the extra costs associated with organic grains, including fees to RVCG for their services and time transitioning fields to chemical-free soil, many are finding it worthwhile to make the switch.
You can read the entire article here. And of course, if there’s any way you’d like to be involved in River Valley Community Grains, drop us a line anytime!