The Deschutes Public Library is hosting a lecture series called “Know Sustainability — Sustainable Farming in the High Desert” at two locations this Saturday, including one from 3-4 p.m. at  the Redmond Proficiency Academy Glacier Building.

The presenters are Megan and David Kellner-Rode, co-owners of Boundless Farmstead, a local organic farmstead 15 miles east of Bend near the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. They will discuss the types of sustainable practices they use on their farmstead.

“There is a wide spectrum of what we call sustainable farming,” Megan Kellner-Rode said. “We will explore farming practices, certifications and labels, the local food system and more.”

Boundless Farmstead, founded in 2018, provides local organic and sustainably grown vegetables, poultry and eggs to the community via the Bend Farmers Market, Locavore, their CSA program and at several local restaurants.

“I’m always interested in trying to do whatever I can to educate the broader community about sustainable farming and how as a community member you can support sustainable agriculture and the local food system,” Kellner-Rode said. “Because to me, it takes not only the farmers and the producers, but it takes the eaters to make true change.”

If you’re interested in learning about sustainable farming or how to overcome some of the unique challenges of farming and gardening in the High Deser, drop into one of these free talks on Saturday.