Matthew and Paige were awarded Permaculture Design Certificated at Chave V’Adam Ecological Farm. They have continued to cultivate food and community, separately and together.

Matthew Lebon is currently the farm manager of Farm-In-The-Sky (http://ecostationny.org/FITS/ ), a rooftop farm in Bushwick. FITS uses an innovative model of production called an RSA- Restaurant Supported Agriculture. FITS sells produce (and a lot of micro-greens) to acclaimed local restaurants such as MoMo Sushi Shack, Café Gaia, Brooklyn Fire Proof East, Northeast Kingdom, and Tandem. In addition to managing FITS, Matt works to produce extra fresh food for the restaurant/farm Riverpark Farm. http://www.riverparkfarm.com/RiverparkFarm/Default.htm Matthew teaches farming workshops on his roof, is passionate about (micro) greens and wants you to be too.

Paige Gottheim is a serious lover of natural foods, She is constantly exploring ways of producing wholesome and delicious nourishment that doesn’t empty the wallet. She has spent years developing creative ideas to serve up the fruit of the earth. Paige’s passion for intricate chopped salads also extends to her yoga instruction and studentship.

Paige Gottheim

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