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Feb 8, 2021 · Meet Rodrigo Cala: farmer, member of the Shared Ground and Agua Gorda farm cooperatives, farm consultant for the Latino Economic Development Center, and Mexican immigrant. He discusses his move to the United States, going organic, COVID-19, climate change, and food justice.
- PO Box 19227 Minneapolis, MN, 55419 USA
- twincitiesmn@slowfoodusa.org
In 2008, they purchased a 46-acre farm in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, and started producing a variety of organic certified vegetables. When Rodrigo saw the Tree-Range™ system at Regi’s Salvatierra farm, his mind was blown by the benefits to the soil, environment, farmer, and community.
At LEDC, Rodrigo is responsible for developing and delivering an agricultural training program for beginning Latino farmers. He provides the technical steps in raising a broad variety of vegetables to guide beginning farmers as they launch farm incubator cooperatives.
Sep 1, 2023 · As owner of a successful 46-acre farm in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, and an agricultural trainer at LEDC, Rodrigo Cala sees his role as first and foremost helping would-be farmers change their mindset to see themselves as business owners.
12th Annual Immigrant & Minority Farmers ConferenceJanuary 28, 2017St. Paul, MinnesotaHear about Rodrigo Cala's history and the story of a Latino farmer grow...
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Mar 30, 2017 · Hear about Rodrigo Cala's history and the story of a Latino farmer growing a business from scratch in the United States. Learn about his experiences in the certified organic marketplace and working with accounts like food chains, warehouses, CSA's and food co-ops.
Oct 13, 2022 · Farmer Rodrigo Cala grows cempasuchil, the iconic flower which helps lead the dead back to their loved ones during Día de los Muertos.
