Native Roots Farm & Campground

09/07/2026

Especially today, we are thankful for our fellow farmers and their daily hard work that is never ending regardless of holidays or weather. I'm personally grateful for my hubby's knowledge, handyman skills & ingenuity & the role our little junior farmer (11 year old daughter) plays as well.

Hoping everyone had a restful, relaxing long weekend. Happy Labor Day from Native Roots Farm!

09/05/2026

The land we are honored to steward sits in a direct path of impact. We have a responsibility to protect the land and water for the future generations who shall inherit it.

OK VA and NC: WE NEED YOUR VOICE FOR CLEAN WATER.

7DS has prepared a template, just change the words, use some or fill in the parts.

TAKE ACTION HERE -
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/deq-found-the-violationsnow-enforce-the-law/

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting public comments on a proposed Consent Order involving Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company (Transco) and violations associated with the construction of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) in Pittsylvania County.
DEQ documented problems involving erosion and sediment controls, stabilization, construction sequencing, streams, and wetlands.

This is exactly why public oversight matters.

You do not have to be a scientist, lawyer, or environmental expert to submit a comment. You can simply explain why clean water, streams, wetlands, farms, and community health matter to you—and ask DEQ to hold pipeline companies accountable when environmental requirements are violated.

💧 We need people to submit comments and make sure community concerns become part of the official public record.

In your comment, you can ask DEQ to:

• Maintain strong, independent inspections throughout construction
• Protect streams, wetlands, farms, and drinking-water resources
• Make violations and corrective actions easily accessible to the public
• Require immediate corrective action—and stop work when necessary
• Increase consequences when violations continue
• Consider whether the proposed $179,068.50 civil charge is enough to deter future violations

Most importantly: tell your own story. Where do you live? Why does protecting water matter to your family or community? What have you witnessed from pipelines or other large infrastructure projects?

Our rivers do not stop at state lines. What happens to water in southern Virginia can affect communities and ecosystems throughout our region.

Communities should not have to be the last line of defense against environmental violations.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COMMENT, THEN SHARE THIS POST.

Even a short comment matters. DEQ needs to hear from the people who live, work, farm, raise families, and protect water in these communities.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Happening now, drone show 8:30 🤩 FREE!

08/30/2026

Our girls are doing eggscellent in the laying department but unfortunately, we lost a hand raised olive egger named Gracie recently. Orders will have fewer blue/green eggs with 1/2 blue layers gone. Next Spring, we plan to add 10 more layers in different breeds to diversify our colors strictly for aesthetics- same great farm fresh taste no matter the shade!

08/27/2026

Conservation is paramount in protecting the land and water, ensuring it's health for future generations.

08/16/2026

I was honored to participate in a vital listening session on Native Community Health in my hometown where our daughter attends a phenomenal Indian Education Program.

We collectively discussed how true wellness requires a holistic approach; nutrition, financial stability, spiritual connection, resources, physical movement, and deep community support.

As a land steward, I believe food is medicine. Synthetic treatments often dominate, but our people know how a lack of traditional practices can lead to a cycle of sickness rather than wellness...that leads to mistrust and ultimately neglecting one's health. By embracing plant therapy, medicinal herbs, traditional foods, and community gardens, we address the root causes of dis-ease early!

From providing transportation, food and supply drives, supporting our elders, to educating our youth- bringing them up immersed in our culture like through GNAA, or simply gathering together at pow wows, community care is truly gonna be our strength.

We talked and did group discussion exercises mapping out the barriers our urban communities face. I look forward to future sessions like this, to weigh in on and witness the actionable next steps toward a healthier future for Native Communities. I walked away with such hope hearing all the ideas and concerns and knowing our farm is on a mission to make a positive impact on the community while also educating our youth.

Wednesday, GNAA had the honor to host the UNC American Indian Center Listening Session for Urban Indian Communities!

We are so glad to have had representation from our counterparts in Raleigh and Fayetteville as well as our friends from the AIC!

Thank you to our community members who came out and participated! 🪶🩵

08/13/2026

If you're a land steward under the age of 40, this may be a grant opportunity worth exploring.

The nation's leading natural grocer will match up to $500 thousand to help first generation farmers create sustainable businesses

07/29/2026

Fun!!