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Dry Farming and Water Security

Published: Jan. 18, 2020, noon

We’re living in interesting, volatile times in terms of our global climate, and water sourcing and scarcity is a major part of that. Learn what dry farming is, and how Chris Starkus approaches water security on his farm, Lost Creek Micro Farm.

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After being a professional chef for 25 years, Chris Starkus pivoted his career and became an eco-entrepreneur, partner and CSO of Boss Defrost.  He is also a Journeyman beekeeper, Organic Farmer, committed to 360-degree sustainability and transparency.

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