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Living by the Cycles of Nature at Round River Farm
2007-11-04
Round River Farm, in the hills of Lake Superior’s north shore, is home to David and Lisa Abazs, and their sons Tremayne and Colby. Virtually every step they take in their life, every product they buy, every improvement they make on their house and land, is based on their decision to live by the cylces of nature and to tread lightly on the earth.
As part of their commitment to local food systems, the Abazses run a community supported agriculture operation (CSA). Members of their CSA pay an annual fee for a share of the farm’s produce. On a weekly basis throughout the growing season, these shareholders receive coolers filled with fresh, organic fruits and
The Abazses are also pioneers in renewable energy. Their home and farm are powered by solar and wind energy and they sell small-scale solar systems and other products through their Round River Alternatives business.
