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How sustainable is this farm?

How sustainable is this farm?. Economic Benefits . The diversified approach of WVF makes for steady income which supports 3 generations of the Caserta family. Bed and Breakfast: year-round Beef: Year-round Chicken: Summer and Fall Turkeys: Fall

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How sustainable is this farm?

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  1. How sustainable is this farm?

  2. Economic Benefits • The diversified approach of WVF makes for steady income which supports 3 generations of the Caserta family. • Bed and Breakfast: year-round • Beef: Year-round • Chicken: Summer and Fall • Turkeys: Fall • Eggs: Year-round (slightly less in winter and times of stress) • Pork: Year-round • Goats: Year-round waste managers and entertainment • Herbs and heirloom vegetables: Spring, Summer and Fall • Farms contribute more to a healthy local economy than housing developments. • Partners with the neighboring orchard to increase their sales • Sells their products in Walpole and a neighboring town (Keene) at local food and farmer’s markets • Bed and Breakfast attracts tourists to local towns

  3. Social Benefits • Provide the area residents with a local organic food source • Encourage sense of community • Farm open house • Host community events like movie night • Encourage local youth to volunteer at farm • Presence at local festivals and events • Donate unused produce to soup kitchens and homeless shelters

  4. Is this system perfect? • While WVF is a sustainable system it isn’t perfect. • Too expensive for many to afford • Serves a small geographic area • Requires high inputs of fencing • Requires knowledge and ability to adapt Sustainable systems are about balance

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