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Chris Newman, Co-Founder, Sylvanaqua Farms
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"We want to do sustainable agriculture on as many acres as we can get our hands on. We're trying to get big. We want to be controlling upwards of 10,000 acres in this area [in Virginia], because when you restore 10,000 acres, it makes a difference. When you can leverage economies of scale and take out some of the unnecessary price increases, you have food that can actually get to people that traditionally can't [afford it]. "
STORY:
Chris Newman seeks to build on the traditions of his African American and Piscataway forebears with his farm. While many sustainable farms in the region are small, Newman believes he can have the most positive impact on the environment -- and create the most opportunities for other farmers of color -- by farming as much land as possible and in the most sustainable way. |