Producer

Marc Cavatorta's passion for farming began while traveling the countryside in Southeast Asia and seeing the subsistence farming culture where rural families live off the land and grow their own food. He became inspired by the opportunity to grow produce for his community while working outdoors. Marc named his farm Foxfire after the bioluminescent fungi that glow in the dark. They are also mycorrhizal fungi that work in a symbiotic relationship with plants. Before starting Foxfire Farm, he had worked on farms for about a decade and occupied a management role before buying his own land in the spring of 2021. Now, Foxfire Farm is 13.5 acres, with approximately 3-4 acres under cultivation between vegetable and cover crops. Despite the challenges of small-scale farming, including land access, unpredictable weather and achieving economic viability, he is grateful to have the opportunity to grow and learn about the natural world.