Get to Know Your Farmer : Dave Henderson
/Meet Dave Henderson our co-founder and fearless leader! A Durham native, when Dave decided to start his own operation he knew there was no better place to root himself than Durham, NC! (pun intended!) Here's a little more in-depth look at the mastermind behind Red's.
How long have you been in agriculture?
7 years
Favorite veggie to grow?
Carrots
Favorite veggie to eat?
Hakurei Turnips
Biggest challenge this year?
The transition from working on a farm with a collaborative and efficient team to running my own farm and taking on several roles myself. It's been hard wearing so many different hats.
Greatest accomplishment at Red's so far?
Being really happy with the produce we're growing and the genuine support from our CSA members, wholesale vendors, and other local farmers.
When you're not farming, what you can be found doing?
Playing music with my friends, skateboarding, eating 4-5 meals a day and attempting to sleep.