Shanti Rade
Family Farmer
Whipstone Farmers Market Stand
Prescott College Affiliation : Alumnus
Program : On-Campus Undergraduate Programs
Area of Study : Environmental Studies, Agroecology emphasis
Business : Whipstone Farms
Current Job : Owner, Farmer, Teacher, Mother
Location : Paulden, Arizona
Shanti is living just outside of Prescott, AZ growing 8 acres of vegetables, flowers and dry beans with her husband and family. She and her husband, Cory, have an 80 family CSA, sell at 3 farmers markets and a few local restaurants. They are involved with agricultural education through a seasonal farm internship program and class field trips of all ages. In addition, Shanti has taught a few courses at Prescott College. She “still loves growing food more than anything and is so grateful to be spending her life farming (and raising kids too).”
Shanti still loves growing food more than anything and is so grateful to be spending her life farming (and raising kids too).
Highlights
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