About us
“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.”
― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Our Methods
Farming with Regenerative, Bio-dynamic, and Indigenous Land Management Practices:
Our approach is rooted in a profound respect for the land, and we are passionate about regenerative and sustainable farming. We have embarked on a journey to reconnect with the land in a way that learns from and follows the wisdom of indigenous land management and food sovereignty practices. Our farming and conservation methods reflect a return to the roots of agriculture, where farmers worked in partnership with the land, not against it. We prioritize science-based regenerative agriculture, bio-dynamics, and permaculture techniques that honor the natural cycles of the Earth. By nurturing the soil, preserving biodiversity, and minimizing synthetic inputs, we are cultivating a thriving ecosystem on our farm.
Animal Welfare + Training
Our principles to animal welfare and training follows science-based trauma-informed methods, and our approach is firmly grounded in the "Do No Harm" practices established by Linda Michaels and goes beyond existing industry-standard certifications. We believe in nurturing the well-being of our animal companions with compassion and positive reinforcement training. Our commitment to animal welfare revolves around ensuring that our methods do not cause harm and incorporate developmental psychology, attachment theory, and other science-based etiologies. By utilizing science-based positive-reinforcement techniques to foster a strong bond between humans and animal, we work with the animal’s unique needs not against them.
Trauma-Informed Frameworks
At the intersection of farming, animal welfare, and Indigenous methods that is scientifically founded, we strive to create a sustainable and compassionate world where humans, animals, and the land coexist harmoniously. Our mission is deeply rooted in Spokane, Washington's rich community, driven by social work, non-profit initiatives, and a dedication to removing barriers and following harm reduction practices.
“The biggest difference in contemporary agriculture versus indigenous agriculture is the idea of money. In an indigenous community if you had a person who hunted, if you had a person who could plant a seed, if you had a person who knew how to gather, then you had access to food. In an American or contemporary agricultural system, the way to access those things is through money or some form of money. Sometimes it’s public benefit; sometimes it’s through actual cash economy transactions. There are a lot of transactions that limit the access that a person has to food.
It’s important to keep in mind that food is an indicator of the health of a society. In an indigenous community, food shortages mean something within that society is awry and has to be fixed. But because we have the extra barrier of food access through money, food no longer is that indicator. You have to replace that societal indicator with something else. When that happens, people are disconnected from society and from the collective resources that go into making food.”
-https://bioneers.org/decolonizing-regenerative-agriculture-indigenous-perspective/
