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| After plantings the day before in Adel, Michael digs a trench in Johnston |
Could you share a little about your background?
I grew up on my family's corn and soybean farm in central Iowa. After completing my Bachelors in Sociology and Communications, I spent several years in the mortgage industry. Currently a student in Ag Business Management (At Hawkeye Community College), I was looking for an opportunity that fit my interests better than say, following a seed rep around for the summer, and that's what lead me to Abundant Design.
What interests do you have that make you a good fit at Abundant Design?
Well, I'm really interested in growing fruits and vegetables, agroforestry, permaculture and vermiculture.
What is vermiculture?
Worms... worms for speeding up compost and you can do it year round. They are really interesting.
What are you most looking forward to this summer, and what has been your favorite project so far?
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| Observing the machine saving our backs |
I really enjoyed learning about rain gardens, and then taking some of what I had learned for the rain garden I had been planning for my own home.
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| Almost done, ready for rain |
I'm looking forward to helping with some edible landscaping designs using permaculture principles.
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| 'I hope I can move a bunch of rock in really hot weather...' |
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| Privacy screen incorporating natives, pollinator plants and edibles |
I've really enjoyed getting to know Michael this summer, and appreciate his passion for the environment and good food. He will be an asset to an evolving agriculture, whether that's urban or rural. Michael is a hard worker and an eager learner. He's even taken a week off to complete his own Permaculture Design Certificate course this summer.
Thanks for all your help so far Michael!
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