Edible Reno Tahoe’s writer, Ann Lindemann explored this topic in her “Women of Local Food” article back in 2011.
“On a small parcel of land Fallon Grower Salisha Odum makes big things happen. The 35-year-old mother of four and longtime gardener started exploring organic growing methods seven years ago. In 2009, Odum produced $20,000 worth of vegetable and herb crops on her farm called Salisha’s Delicious, and this year she doubled that amount. With a seemingly limitless well of energy, Odum supplies produce to the Great Basin Community Food Co-op, six different CSAs, and even pulls together her own CSA boxes for 15 or so of her neighbors.
‘To me there’s no question between whether to go organic or not,’ Odum says. ‘It’s really important for me to give the community another way to buy food.'”
We celebrate our female pioneers who are expanding our local food movement, sustainable farming, and in turn, our health. Globally, other organizations are also taking note of women working in agriculture. Food Tank: The Think Tank for Food recently shared “Women We Love: 25 Influential Women in Food and Agriculture“.
In March, we encourage everyone to not only thank their local farmers, but take note of the devoted female farm workers, laborers, ranchers, restauranteurs, and any women who have worked or are working to create a healthy atmosphere through food.
