Update on Fight for The Future of the Farm at Eden’s

Update on Fight for Pioneer Grove at Eden’s Garden CSA Farm

I have a bit of news to share. It’s been a minute, but there hasn’t been much to report—until now.

This week, the court granted us an extra 30 days, which our recently secured attorney—hired thanks to the generous support of folks like you who believe in our cause—will use to strengthen our case and ensure Pioneer Grove gets the fair consideration it deserves.

 This extension doesn’t mean the fight is over, not by a long shot, but it does mean we’re still in it—and that matters. I am no lawyer; all I did was secure a placeholder until I was able to find an attorney to take up our cause.

 

  

Your financial support has carried us this far, and we’re going to use every moment of this reprieve to push forward for a community vision that preserves green space and working farmland, creates starter homes real people can afford, and builds something future generations will be proud of.

On a hopeful note, I’m also meeting with a potential young farmer soon to explore ways to keep more of the land productive while we fight this battle—because no matter what, this land matters. Passing the torch to another generation of farmers, homeowners, and community members is what propelled this idea in the first place.

I still hope the City Council members that voted against it, come to realize that Pioneer Grove will benefit everyone in and around the city. This is not just for me to be able to retire - it’s a win for everyone around here. 

The obvious pettiness displayed by a few, needs to be put aside for the greater good. Regardless of what some Council members may think of me, working against the city’s interests because of a personal grudge is very short-sighted. 

I’m trying to do the right thing with this land, for this land - and the community that welcomed me and has supported this farm in many ways over the years. It would be nice to have a Council that recognizes that, instead of fights against me, for no good reason. 

If you’d like to help us maintain momentum, we don't know how long the fight will take, every bit of support matters and helps move the cause forward. Thank you for believing in this mission and standing with us when it counts the most.

Stay tuned—the next chapter in this fight is just beginning. In the meantime, fall is coming, and the farm will be busy as a bee with activity, planting the future cool-season harvest for our members. We hope to produce enough to set up a market-day stand—we shall see.

Marie
Eat Your Food—Naturally!