Native Sun Farm

There is a force that is always seeking to bring something of value and expansiveness into our lives. The skill is firstly being able to hear when it is calling you, and secondly, listen to what it is telling you.
It was seemingly by chance that we met Brent and Amy Lopp of Native Sun Farm attending the Wine Fest at Habersham Vineyard a few weeks back. Rain was falling (as it seems to each weekend) and we happened into a conversation with a young couple at one of the stands.
Quite by coincidence it transpired that they were busy establishing an Organic Farm just outside Athens, growing a selection of crops including heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, beans, tomatillos, and peas to name a few.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this business is when we go as a family to visit growers and producers and were delighted when Brent and Amy invited us to visit Native Sun Farm. Located in the gentle landscape outside Athens, Native Sun broke ground at the end of last year and is currently growing small crops of a wide variety of produce.
Brent is an intuitively great grower, one of those people for whom all things green thrive. He planted his rows following the gentle sinuous contours of the land. This ensures natural drainage and provides a constantly shifting pattern of light and shade which helps plants cope with the hot Georgia sun.
He also explained that even small fields have distinct micro-climatic differences that suit certain plants better than others and is currently experimenting with plants in different areas.
The farm is 100% Organic and as we walked and talked, we got to pick and taste what ever we wanted. Try doing this on a conventional farm and you may find yourself hooked to the stomach pump at the local ER!
Chance again played a hand as Brent explained. Having let a row of radishes bolt, he noticed that it produced an abundance of small seed pods. It turns out that these pods have a delicious mild radish quality and now his ‘Radish Peas’ are a permanent feature.
Native Sun supplies the farmers market in Athens, local restaurants and has a stand at the farm itself. Organics2u is delighted that Brent and Amy have agreed to supply us with Heirloom Tomatoes when they come to harvest as well as crops of lettuce. We hope that as the year progresses we will be able to prevail upon Native Sun to provide more and more produce for the Organic Produce Boxes.
After a really enjoyable visit, we decided to tour the Terrapin Brewery in the city. While waiting in line we happened to meet Fred and Mary Beth Tanner of Cedar House Inn and Yurts, Dahlonega; quite by chance of course.
Oranics2u provides 100% Organic Fruits and Vegetables in a convenient weekly box. We also source top quality Grass-Fed Beef, Heirloom Free-Range Pork and soon, Natural Lamb. Find us at Organics2u.net or on Facebook at Organics2u.