Root Cause Farm (formerly The Lord’s Acre)
programs@rootcausefarm.org
Joe Jenkins Road, Fairview, NC, United States
828.628.3688
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Introduction
Root Cause Farm, started 12 years ago as The Lord’s Acre and continues to be a nonprofit donation, educational and community-building garden. Our goal is to understand and address the many types of hunger by seeking ways of building community around gardening and food. We are intentional and hard-working, passionate about doing and improving our work, yet flexible and fun-loving and are looking for the same in our interns.
Products
About purchasing from Root Cause Farm…
We do not sell produce but people can find our produce at the Food for Fairview pantry, at Green Opportunities lunches, and Bounty & Soul.
“Fresh, high quality produce, organically grown. The Lord’s Acre has a high commitment to sustainability and improving the land.”
– Ellen, customer
Events
Individuals and families can join us any Wednesday night between 6 and 8 p.m. during the growing season for regular volunteer nights. Find out about all current offerings on our website, or schedule a group visit by contacting us via email. We host a spring square dance fundraiser in late May and sometimes other events throughout the year.
About volunteering at The Lord’s Acre…
“The Lord’s Acre was a wonderful place to spend my summer and I felt that even though going in with relatively little experience I learned so much and was guided so I never felt out of depth. It is a very close knit community, so not for people who just want something for their resume but for those who care about their work. I was a volunteer, so not compensated monetarily, though I did feel the education I received during the course of the summer was more than equal to the amount of work I put in.”
– Claire, apprentice during the summer of 2013
Employment
Our work schedule…
Nonprofit Garden / Mini Farm Seeks one Full Season Intern late March / early April – October 2021 and Summer Interns.
Compensation offered…
In exchange for approximately 26+ hours of weekly work growing and distributing food, we offer an $800 / monthly stipend, organic produce, a quality education, field trips, community outreach and immersion in a wonderful small community near Asheville.
Our location…
We have six acres of land with one acre under production. You can learn more about our work, our philosophy and our story at our website and by checking us out on Facebook or Instagram.
We are looking for highly motivated & committed interns to assist in the daily & ever changing needs of our nonprofit garden project. If you would like an application please email: programs@rootcausefarm.org. Applications due February 28th.
About working at The Lord’s Acre…
“This place inspired me to pursue farming as a full time career. Being a part of the community is itself a wonderful experience It is something rare in today’s world where a diverse group of people come together to work for the benefit of others.”
– Mike, apprentice for 3 years
“At The Lord’s Acre, an apprentice can expect to learn a lot about gardening, but also be engaged and challenged in community building. I would recommend this apprenticeship for those who are looking for a real learning experience and are ready to be socially invested in this wonderful community of folks.”
– Former Lord’s Acre apprentice
“The Lord’s Acre was a wonderful place to spend my summer and I felt that even though going in with relatively little experience I learned so much and was guided so I never felt out of depth. It is a very close knit community, so not for people who just want something for their resume but for those who care about their work. I was a volunteer, so not compensated monetarily, though I did feel the education I received during the course of the summer was more than equal to the amount of work I put in.”
– Claire, apprentice during the summer of 2013
“Susan Sides is an excellent farmer, teacher, mentor and community member/organizer. At The Lord’s Acre apprentices have the opportunity to learn all the necessary farming skills. Additionally, there are opportunities for learning about community food systems and network with those who are working together to address hunger and food insecurity. The garden is beautiful – a healthy and healing place to work and learn.”
– Leah, former apprentice
References
About purchasing from The Lord’s Acre…
“Fresh, high quality produce, organically grown. The Lord’s Acre has a high commitment to sustainability and improving the land.”
– Ellen, customer
About working at The Lord’s Acre…
“This place inspired me to pursue farming as a full time career. Being a part of the community is itself a wonderful experience. It is something rare in today’s world where a diverse group of people come together to work for the benefit of others.”
– Mike, former apprentice
“At The Lord’s Acre, an apprentice can expect to learn a lot about gardening, but also be engaged and challenged in community building. I would recommend this apprenticeship for those who are looking for a real learning experience and are ready to be socially invested in this wonderful community of folks.”
– Former Lord’s Acre Apprentice
“The Lord’s Acre was a wonderful place to spend my summer and I felt that even though going in with relatively little experience I learned so much and was guided so I never felt out of depth. It is a very close knit community, so not for people who just want something for their resume but for those who care about their work. I was a volunteer, so not compensated monetarily, though I did feel the education I received during the course of the summer was more than equal to the amount of work I put in.”
– Claire, apprentice during the summer of 2013
“Susan Sides is an excellent farmer, teacher, mentor and community member/organizer. At The Lord’s Acre apprentices have the opportunity to learn all the necessary farming skills. Additionally, there are opportunities for learning about community food systems and network with those who are working together to address hunger and food insecurity. The garden is beautiful – a healthy and healing place to work and learn.”
– Leah, former apprentice
Author: Sera Deva
Sera Deva has a B.S. in Microbiology & Agroecology from The Evergreen State College. She is the former Director of Programs & Systems Design at OGS, is the President of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG) Board of Directors, and is the Administrative Director for The Firefly Gathering. When she’s not geeking out over genetics, systems theory or soil hydrology, she spends her time growing and eating food in the South Toe Valley in Burnsville, NC.
