Sustainable Stace

I grew up in a family where growing veggies and caring for animals was commonplace.

My boyhood and years as a teenager included being outside, competitive and active in sports.  I was always trying to get healthier.  My pursuit of getting stronger and fitter has been a continual ambition.

As a young adult, I spent one year in the Philippines which transformed my worldview. From that experience, I made a commitment to live in a way that  responds compassionately to people who are in the grip of poverty and hopelessness.

When Laurie and I married 25 years ago – we shared a dream of adopting kids and having a little hobby farm. We set out to sustainably raise as much of our own food as possible.

Since then, we’ve taken a go at many ventures in being ‘grow your own foodies’ including: having a milk cow for 4 years, seasonally raising pigs, rearing chickens for eggs and meat, raising ducks, growing all types of berries, fruit and veggies.

As a co-founder of Level Ground Trading (levelground.com) I’ve had the privilege to visit small-scale organic farmers in many countries. It’s my continual goal to champion small-scale farms that are chemical free while understanding practical ways to sustainably care for creation and produce food that fosters health and vitality.

I get charged out of educating and engaging audiences about eating clean and healthy food, understanding Direct Fair Trade, considering what it means to live sustainability and make ethical consumer choices.

This means that I typically urge people to rethink their lifestyles and the type of food systems we are building.

I’m an active runner, cyclist, swimmer and all-round sports enthusiast.

We have  4 children between the ages of elementary and college.

Life is wonderful and for me living it to the full means that I am: hopeful, helpful and healthy.