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The
Family Farm League is simply a group of Napa Valley residents dedicated
to getting more food grown in the region.
Our
efforts start with our annual Seed Exchange. The entire community is invited
to offer, trade or simply take extra seeds from neighbors. Working closely
with local ag students, nurseries, master gardeners and food businesses,
League members have access to all sorts of seeds. Heirloom and family
farm-raised seeds are encouraged. GMO seeds are discouraged. Local groups
that encourage food production are invited to the Seed Exchange to offer
information, share advice and meet others interested in local food. Food
is prepared by students in Vintage High School's Seed-to-Table program.

Starting in June, members are
invited to a quarterly potluck. These casual dinners are a great way to
share progress reports, enlist aid and encourage our local gardens. Click
for photos from a recent potluck.

Mission Statement
The
Family Farm Leagues sole goal is to encourage local food production,
from small kitchen gardens to large-scale acreage for wholesale vegetable
or grain production. The Napa Valley has long been an agricultural area,
blessed with an incredible climate and soils. Thanks to the wine industry,
our agricultural heritage has gained cult statusin grape growing.
Our League aims to increase the diversity of what is grown here to reveal
a more sustainable Napa Valley. Wine and food are a natural pairing, and
wed like to see that union grow here, from the ground up.
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