Oregon Family Farm Connects South Asian Heritage Through Unique Crops

Edible Storage Market Garden

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Edible Storage Market Garden is a family-owned and operated farm in Hillsboro, Oregon.
• 💡 The owners decided to grow vegetables that are integral to South Asian cuisine, making the farming process more meaningful.

Cultural Connection Through Food

• 🌶️ The farm cultivates crops that connect people to their South Asian heritage.
• 👵🏽 This allows for intergenerational sharing, with mothers cooking dishes they remember from their own mothers and grandmothers in India.
• 🍲 Examples of dishes include a spiced soup made with gourd and a fried bitter gourd, which is polarizing.

Farming Challenges and Rewards

• 😥 While the farm is a source of happiness, it also brings significant stress, especially for parents with an only child.
• 🌱 The owners emphasize the amazing power of seeds and believe all children should be involved in gardening to understand where food comes from.