Mariposa Farms
Dave and Denise Conkling's greenhouse has herbs growing in it 365 days a year.
Grinnell, IA
Type: Farm
Produces: Sprouts
Location: Kalona, IA
Miles from Coop: 19.5
For James Nisly, growing organic vegetables is about fulfilling a vision of producing healthy food for a healthy community and building well balanced soil for sustainable food production.
Inspired by a love for his community, the farm focuses on better flavor and nutrition and on growing “produce with integrity,” a model James lives by every day as he cares for the plants and the soil at Organic Greens.
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