The Weekly Pick – Adrienne Young

I met Adrienne Young at Bonnaroo for a quick minute – she is lovely! If you listen to her music and get an understanding of who she is and what she is doing, you will understand.

Her album “Plow to the End of the Row” came with a packet of seeds, she supports local farmers and is a spokesperson for Buy Fresh, Buy Local. She often plays at benefits supporting community food and agriculture issues and happens to be starting a new tour called, “Now the Green Blade Riseth.” During this tour, Adrienne and band will reside in a community for multiple days partnering with local groups on a series of educational events highlighting the challenges and choices individuals and communities are facing with their food supply, agricultural, and environmental assets. She has been sponsored by North American Association for Environmental Education(NAAEE) and will work closely with local groups at each stop.

In a press release they described the events as, “modeled after an old-time, family friendly Chautauqua – weaving together music, education, local culture, and farming lore.” Sounds like it’s right up our alley!

Check out Adrienne’s website for more information and if you are in NYC on the 9th of September you can join her at the kick off of her tour. The evening is in partnership with Just Food for their “Let Us Eat Local” event.