Krista Rome

Female

Everson, WA

United States

Profile Information:

How are you currently involved in the Transition?
I focus on trialling many different hard-to-find dry beans and grains in an attempt to contribute something substantial to our future locally sustainable foodshed. I am also a wholly immersed gardener & supporter of local farmers. I am a member of Transition Goshen and meet with the neighborhood group occasionally.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
Because my entire life is focused on sustainability. It is my passion, my purpose, and my primary motivator. Thank you, thank you, TW, for all the gifts you have given me. The wonderful people, the positive, solution-oriented energy, the hope. Most of all, the HOPE.
Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?
My skills/experiences include:
Three years trialling grains and dry beans
15 years avid gardener
15 years habitat restoration and knowledge of native trees and shrubs Medicinal, edible, and utilitarian uses of native plants
Food preservation (drying, canning, fermenting, storage)
Winter gardening

I want to learn more about:
Chickens, ducks, especially portable rotation methods that can incorporate the garden spaces;
Small-scale marketing of farm/garden/homestead products, especially on the neighborhood level
Building a greenhouse
In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?
Everson, on Broadleaf Farm for the summer
Your Personal Website (if you have one)
http://www.backyardbeansandgrains.com
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  • Kate Clark

    Krista- I'm so inspired by the stuff you are doing!  Keep up the great work. 

    Aug 22, 2011

  • Angela MacLeod

    Hi Krista,

    David and I are interested in your storage foods CSA. Let us know when you know more how it will work.

    Angela and David MacLeod

    2012 Will be an exciting year for several other reasons. For the first time I will be offering a storage foods CSA in cooperation with our friends at Dragon Tongue Farm. 20 shares will be available and will include dry legumes, grains, and other storage crops such as garlic, winter squash, potatoes, and onions. Please let me know if you might be interested and I will email or call you once we have the cost calculated.

    Jan 3, 2012

  • Kevin Finnigan

    Krista,
    Great workshop on tortilla making. I've since acquired the equipment to make them at home. I also cooked up some of your dent corn using mineral lime [cal]. Who ever thought corn could be so good? The corn mixed with beans on a sourdough tortilla makes a hearty meal. Cheers! Kevin

    Nov 20, 2013