About Sauntering Roots Farm
A picture from one of the Sauntering Roots Farm gardens.
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Sauntering Roots is an extremely diversified vegetable and herb farm located in the beautiful Matanuska Valley of Palmer, Alaska. We utilize biointensive methods that allow us to grow a large amount of diverse foods on a small scale. Sauntering Roots Farm is not certified organic, however, our practices go beyond what is considered organic and focus on soil health. We’re proud of the way we grow food – please ask us about our growing practices if you’d like to know more.
Our Mission
Sauntering Roots Farm aims to grow nutritious food using sustainable and ecological farming practices, increasing food security in the state of Alaska.
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Sauntering Roots Farm grows primarily for a CSA program and the Matanuska Community Farmers Market in Palmer, AK. To learn more about our CSA program, please click on the About CSAs tab.
Brandi Jo with some yummy Sauntering Roots Farm baby carrots.
Brandi Jo Nyberg is the main farmer at Sauntering Roots. In 2019, Brandi Jo left Alaska and started Sauntering Roots Farm with her husband Dale. Does anyone who leaves Alaska really stay gone? In 2021 they returned with the intention of becoming rooted and helping to build food security in Alaska. She holds a BS in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Alaska. In addition to growing nutritious food for her community, Brandi Jo is very passionate about the outdoors, soil health, and education. She is one of the founding members of the Matanuska Community Farmers Market, and currently works as the Market Manager and Executive Director.
Dale Nyberg is the Sauntering Roots Farm jack of all trades. He is the resident carpenter/builder, mechanic, and helps with whatever else needs done on the farm. Dale holds a BS in Environmental Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College and is passionate about rivers, sustainability, and building/fixing things with his hands.
Dale with a sheep he sheared at the Washington State Shearing School in spring of 2019.