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1107, 2018

Cultivating Soil and Souls in Castle Valley, UT

By |July 11th, 2018|

Adapted from a farm visit and interview in June 2018 with Raymond Betz and Javier Gonzalez, who will succeed Raymond as Castle Valley Farm’s Farm Manager Situated in a stunning desert valley surrounded by sandstone spires and the majestic La [...]

207, 2018

Cultivating Living Soil (Adapted from Jessica Soza’s class on May 22nd)

By |July 2nd, 2018|

In the arid southwest, any gardening or farming endeavors require a heavy investment in the soil. The often sandy or compact clay soil present throughout our region benefits from lots of organic amendments and a substantial investment of time and [...]

205, 2018

The Ultimate Primer on Recycling in Grand County

By |May 2nd, 2018|

Recycling in rural areas, including southeast Utah, presents numerous challenges, such as finding viable markets for recyclables and accessing funding to operate recycling facilities. However, recycling remains a crucial step toward reducing the carbon footprint of our community and achieving [...]

3003, 2018

The Current State of Composting in Grand County

By |March 30th, 2018|

On Thursday, March 22nd, Moonflower Community Co-op hosted a Community Composting Forum at the Grand County Public Library as a result of several conversations related to improving and expanding composting infrastructure in our community. A loosely organized Compost Coalition [...]

2203, 2018

A Hawaiian-Grown Miracle Root: Sustainably Produced Turmeric at Moonflower Co-op

By |March 22nd, 2018|

Aerial photo Secret Beach Organics Turmeric Farm In a globalized food market, information about our food, including origin, labor practices, and agricultural methods, often eludes us. Member-owned cooperatives, like Moonflower Community Co-op, use selective guidelines when purchasing [...]

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