Adrienne Young’s Forthcoming CD to Support Sustainable Agriculture
Long an ardent supporter of sustainable agriculture Nashville-based singer-songwriter Adrienne
Young has integrated a national responsible-farming awareness campaign and fund-raising effort into the release of “Room to Grow”. Due May 22, 2007 on her own AddieBelle Records.
Together with the Food Routes Network, which she has represented nationally since 2004, have formed an alliance with the American Community Garden Association. Working with these national non-profits Young will donate a portion of every record sold to a newly established fund. Proceeds will support local farming efforts in a variety of ways, from supplying non-GMO organic seeds to community gardens, to assisting progressive agricultural entrepreneurs.
In the fall, Young will unveil an inaugural sustainable living tour featuring eco-vendors, educational workshops on self-sufficient living practices, national live music acts as well as local artists and artisans representing the traditions specific to their region. One of Young’s goals is to acquaint people with the resources available in their own backyards. “Our intention is for this tour to affirm the power inherent in tightly bound communities, by reinvigorating an awareness of and affection for local neighborhoods, cultures and economies.”
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