Mizuna Gardens St. Helens, Oregon

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Mizuna Gardens St. Helens, Oregon
Mizuna Gardens St. Helens, Oregon

Danielle Smith worked for the school district in Scappoose, Oregon before she transitioned her career to farming and bring produce that could hopefully help local students and her community. When her vision was compromised, she wanted to shift careers and work within her transportation limitations. Danielle and her family had always had a garden and been involved in 4-H. However, with Smith’s health changes she soon had a new vision. She and her family created Lettuce Farm Inc. which later became what is now known as Mizuna Gardens.

The gardens' 6 acres were transformed into a working operation including chickens, turkeys, cattle, goats, many vegetables, and microgreens. With the help from NRCS Oregon, Smith installed two high tunnels through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that allow for succession planting on the property and increases her growing season. The family named their two high tunnels Gina and Linetti after a character on the show Brooklyn 99. She worked with NRCS Oregon to later add three more caterpillar tunnels to the property. Smith works closely with NRCS Oregon for conservation program assistance including Hannah Isaacs, NRCS Oregon District Conservationist in St. Helens, Oregon.

Funding from NRCS helped Smith install an irrigation system so that she no longer relies on city water. Smith’s rainwater catch system holds 25,000 gallons of water. The system increases water conservation and cuts down on operation costs. Smith saves close to a thousand dollars a year on water costs using water coming straight from her property.

Smith sells products directly to consumers and to over fifteen restaurants throughout Portland. Although she no longer works for the Scappoose school district, vegetables grown at Mizuna Gardens are now part of the St. Helen’s school district’s healthy school lunch program. Her unique vision for Mizuna Gardens is giving back to her community in a whole new way.

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Taken on: September 23, 2022
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