“Local food is about getting the freshest and best-tasting food. It’s also about connecting to and strengthening your community.” – Anna Lappe
Hello! My name is Sarah Young and I am excited to have recently joined the Seasonal Roots team as a market manager and a contributor to the blog. Just a few short weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting several members of the Seasonal Roots Executive team and visiting the “hub”, a farm in Hanover, VA where much of the behind-the-scenes work takes place. I knew almost immediately that the Seasonal Roots community was something special, and that I wanted to be a part of it.
Over the past 18 years, I have nurtured my passion for food, nutrition, and healthy living through educational pursuits, professional roles, and raising my own family. If someone had told me 12 years ago that raising my own family would be the single most challenging, eye-opening, and rewarding experience in my pursuit of “Health Promotion”, I don’t think that I would have believed them. Little did I know, my experiences as a mother and the primary decision maker when it comes to our family’s health and nutrition would have a major influence on my views and approach as a community health educator. It isn’t always easy convincing three young children to eat their fruits and veggies on a regular basis, friends. It takes dedication, patience, and a lot of creativity!
I am excited for the opportunity to share some of my knowledge, experience, and passions with our Seasonal Roots community. I welcome any questions or suggestions that you may have and look forward to connecting with each of you through our shared support and commitment to fresh local food.
Fruitfully Yours,
Sarah
Sarah Young is a wife, mother of three, Certified Health Education Specialist, and healthy living advocate. She has a background in Dietetics and a B.S. in Health, Fitness, and Recreational Resources with a concentration in Health Promotion. She is also a writer for several local and online publications, an ambassador for the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, and a health contributor for ABC 7 News/WJLA. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family and their dog, Maple.
About Seasonal Roots
Since 2011, Seasonal Roots’ online farmers market has connected Virginia families with local family farmers who use sustainable, humane practices. Our neighborhood market managers – who believe in living better through scrumptious, healthy eating, being kind to animals, protecting the environment, and spreading joy – home-deliver freshly harvested produce, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy and meat, plus artisan fare. We empower our members to eat better and live better with more nutritious, flavorful food that’s good for us and good for the planet. More info at seasonalroots.com.