Farmer Mario Alvarez is in his 4th year at Big River Farms. He was a farmer in Guatemala and he and his family continue that tradition here in Minnesota, growing potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos, herbs, and a variety of corn from Guatemala that is used to make tortillas.
Mario says his Mayan ancestors were stewards of seedsand he continues that special connection to seeds.
Mario likes to be in contact with the soil and the land. He works on the farm with his wife and gets help from other family members.
He wanted to learn organic agriculture because it produces healthier food and protects the soil at the same time.
