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# Russon Family Farms

Michigan, USA

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/blog/)
- [Russon Family Farms is proud to be a Slow Food Farm](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/russon-family-farms-is-proud-to-be-a-slow-food-farm/) - Founded in Italy in the 1980's, The Slow Food movement has evolved into a global organization promoting local, traditional, and sustainable food consumption, emphasizing "good, clean, and fair" practices to counter the fast-paced, industrial food system. Each farm in the network embraces the principles of Slow Food, promoting biodiversity, adopting agroecological practices, and fostering strong
- [Russon Family Farms is verified as an Environmentally Friendly Farm](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/russon-family-farms-is-verified-as-an-environmentally-friendly-farm/) - Russon Family Farms is pleased to announce that it has been verified as an Environmentally Friendly Farm by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). Verification in the Farmstead System demonstrates an investment in environmental stewardship and addresses environmental risks on the entire farmstead. The Farmstead category looks at activities performed on the entire farm
- [Russian Comfrey](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/russian-comfrey/) - The Russian Comfrey is not just any plant; it's a permaculture superstar. As a potent nitrogen fixer, it thrives when planted alongside trees, absorbing and storing nitrogen from the atmosphere to enrich the soil. We regularly cut it, and just the other day, we captured a moment of it being transported in a wheelbarrow to
- [Sequestering Carbon](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/sequestering-carbon/) - Russon Family Farm's has a strong commitment to helping to reverse climate change. This involves implementing regenerative agriculture practices that take carbon out of the air and sequester it in the soil. In order to determine the amount of carbon that it is able to sequester Russon Family Farms is partnering with The Soil Inventory
- [Farm Animals](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/farm-animals/) - On our farm, every day is an adventure, thanks to our delightful ensemble of ducks, chickens, and dogs. They remind us daily of the simple joys of farm life and the deep connections we share with all creatures, big and small. Violet the Border Collie When we purchased the farm in early 2020, we decided
- [Cold Frames](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/cold-frames/) - Cold frames, often described as mini-greenhouses, are a gardener's secret weapon for extending the growing season. These simple, low-tech structures, typically made of a transparent top and wooden or brick base, harness the sun's warmth to protect plants from frost and cold winds. Positioned directly on the ground, they create a microclimate that allows garden
- [Sauna](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/sauna/) - In the heart of the frigid Michigan winters, we at Russon Family Farms have found a new way to warm our hearts (and our bodies). Introducing our latest endeavor: a cozy, homegrown sauna, constructed using odds and ends from our very own barn! Building a sauna might seem like a daunting task, but when you
- [Earth-sheltered Solar Greenhouse](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/earth-sheltered-solar-greenhouse/) - Our journey at Russon Family Farms has always been about embracing sustainable farming techniques. Today, we are proud to unveil our latest undertaking: an earth-sheltered solar greenhouse. This innovative structure utilizes not one but three technologies to maintain a consistent and efficient warmth, ensuring an optimal environment for plant growth. First, the greenhouse takes full
- [Blueberries](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/blueberries/) - When you reside in a farm, the evolution of the seasons presents an opportunity for learning and growth. This year, the fall colors of our 212 newly added blueberry plants, their reddish leaves contrasting vibrantly against the green carpet of our grass, made us rethink our approach to farming. It was during the visit of
- [Pasture Garden](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/pasture-garden/) - Every inch of the earth holds a story within its folds. Our pasture garden, which boasted an immense array of blossoms last summer, was no exception. Its transformation from a field littered with boulders and nails to a vibrant, teeming garden has been nothing short of miraculous, reflecting nature's resilience and tenacity. But, as we
- [Orchard](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/orchard/) - At Russon Family Farms, we understand the power of companion planting, especially when it comes to maintaining a vibrant and thriving orchard. Today, we're excited to share our experiences with a plant that has proven to be a game-changer for our orchard's health and productivity: Comfrey. Comfrey, with its robust root system that can reach
- [Ferro-cement Water Tank](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/ferro-cement-water-tank/) - At Russon Family Farms, we believe in the potential of hard work and creativity, especially when it comes to ensuring sustainable water sources for our green spaces. Today, we're excited to share our recent project: the construction of a ferro-cement water tank. The journey began with a strategic site selection: the highest point on the
- [Drip Irrigation](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/drip-irrigation/) - If you squint at the accompanying picture, you might notice something unusual, something that doesn't naturally belong in a garden: coiled, brown tubes intricately woven among the plants. This isn't any ordinary piece of gardening equipment - it is the key to our newfound approach to gardening: a drip irrigation system. Not only is it

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/) - Russon Family Farms is at the forefront of the fight against climate change, pioneering a sustainable, eco-friendly approach to farming. We champion community and knowledge sharing to combat climate change and alleviate food insecurity.
- [About](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/about/) - About the Authors Journey from nonprofit work to farm-based sustainability Craig Russon Prior to his 17 years-long career in the United Nations system, Craig was an Evaluation Officer for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, assigned to the Food Systems and Rural Development program area. During his employment at Kellogg, the Foundation underwent an organizational development
- [Contact](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/contact/) - Contact Us Connect With Us: Let's Cultivate a Greener Future Together! NameEmail*Your Message*Send Us a Message
- [Permaganic Authentication](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/permaganic-authentication/) - Permaganic Authentication Our Commitment to Nature’s Balance and Sustainable Growth Permaganic Authenticated is the world’s first Regenerative and Permaculture Farm Certification, established in 2012 and approved by the USPTO as a Certification Mark in 2017. We are starting our journey in building a Regenerative and Mutualistic future right here in the Midwest. We are here
- [Our Story](https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com/our-story/) - Our Story From Climate Concerns to Regenerative Agriculture: The Birth of Russon Family Farms. As I alluded to above, I was a Senior Evaluation Officer for a small, specialized agency of the United Nations, based in Geneva, Switzerland. In this capacity, reports about climate change came across my desk quite frequently. These reports alarmed me

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