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Farm Journal
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Green Business Partnerships
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How Our Shipping Boxes Fund Green Initiatives As manufacturers, we receive materials in cardboard boxes just like you. We… -
In the Spirit of Giving
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Gaia Herbs is a company with a cause. Actually, make that causes. A deep respect for people, plants and… -
Sustainable Relationships
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How Gaia Herbs’ fiber products help to fund vocational training for people with disabilities Gaia Herbs’ work with Transylvania…
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GaiaKids® on the Farm
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Echinacea, bees & bamboo! Tractor rides, organic snacks & herb games too! A group of our Gaia Kids had… -
Biodiesel at Gaia Herbs
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Recycled cooking oil helps to power our business It takes power to grow herbs and then manufacture and transport… -
Supporting Community Health
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The Gaia Farm Produce Program The Gaia Farm Produce Program delivers fresh organic produce to Bread of Life Center,…
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Sustainability Starts at Home
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Visitors to Gaia Farm are often surprised to see that among the fields of herbs, which go in our… -
Busy Bees
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Everything is planted! Gaia’s greenhouses and hoop houses are emptied and all the herbs are thriving in the 250-acres… -
Farm Season in Full Swing
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The growing season is ramping up here at the Gaia Farm. Of course there’s the usual herb seedling graduation…
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A Welcoming of Spring
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It’s very exciting; we’re breaking ground for spring here at the Gaia Farm. There’s much to be done in… -
A Change of Seasons
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We’re winding down from the height of the growing season here at Gaia Farm. Fall is a good time… -
Herbal Leaders Visit Gaia Farm
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Ric gave a personal tour to herbal leaders that are teaching at this weekend’s Medicines from the Earth Symposium…
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Planting Valerian
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Check out these photos of today’s planting of Valerian! These precious plants have moved from greenhouse to hoop frames… -
Cilantro in the Field
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Today is a gorgeous day to be out on the farm. It’s all “farm-hands” on deck as they hand-plant… -
Seeding Holy Basil
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It’s seeding time in the Gaia Greenhouses. First steps are underway to make our seeds ready for germination. A…
Sustainability Starts at Home
September 21st, 2011
Visitors to Gaia Farm are often surprised to see that among the fields of herbs, which go in our products, is an organic produce garden for employees and our community. The Gaia Farm Produce Program supplies thousands of pounds of vegetables for a weekly share to all employees. A portion of the harvests goes to a local charity too—Bread of Life—a food bank and community kitchen serving Brevard, North Carolina, home of Gaia Herbs.
Employee Produce Benefits – By the Numbers
$46,000- The approximate value of organic produce provided to employees in 2010
19,727- The pounds of organic produce grown for employees in 2010
131- Gaia Herbs’ on-site employees, all of whom can participate in the program
84- The varieties of fruits and vegetables offered employees in 2011
2- Times each week produce is delivered from Gaia Farm in season
$0- The amount employees are charged for their organic produce
This program’s effect goes beyond improving our food quality compared to the standard American diet. It delivers an environmental, social, and economic impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
All of Gaia Farm’s produce, from arugula to zucchini, is grown organically and then travels feet (not miles) to reach Gaia Herbs employees.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
“I’m so grateful to this day to watch all the faces and the sound of happy chatter as people come through to load up (with vegetables). What a blessing!” – Teah (11 year employee)
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
In 2010, the average employee took home over 150 pounds of organic produce worth over $350!
