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Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.
Kelly’s passion has always been to educate people to take actionable steps towards food independence and become advocates for the food systems already in place where they are. Check out her business Hopeful Roots Farm and the amazing services she offers.
Bio:
Kelly Collins is an educator turned homesteader who founded Hopeful Roots to empower others in food sovereignty. With a master’s degree in education and certifications in Permaculture and Biodynamic Farming, she helps clients grow food and create edible landscapes. Kelly, along with her husband and daughter, runs Hopeful Roots Farm in Hawaii, where she advocates for nourishing our bodies, minds, and spirits through sustainable living and food independence.
Podcast Highlights:
**Transition to Farming**
Kelly Collins discussed her shift from special education to permaculture, driven by her observations of student food allergies and personal health concerns.
**Homesteading in Hawaii**
Kelly recounted the challenges of establishing a 3-acre homestead on Hawaii's Big Island, including adapting to the new environment and balancing family life.
**Homesteading Realities**
Kelly candidly shared the unexpected difficulties and messiness of homesteading, emphasizing the importance of community support and embracing imperfection.
**Hopeful Roots Farm**
Kelly’s business offers remote permaculture services, educational programs, and plans for a 2025 retreat, focusing on sustainable living.
**Authentic Sustainable Living**
Kelly highlighted the value of family time, natural rhythms, and embracing vulnerability in a sustainable lifestyle.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-messy-but-its-so-good/id1708315989
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7bKAPcGQ4hwiq4M8srPPDf
Hosting the Farmers of Bialas Farm while bonding over locally grown food at Hopeful Roots Headquarters.
Eating and Drinking with your Farmer
Dirt Magazine ~ FEB. 2019
“Though they haven’t cooked, the Bialases are responsible for a good portion of the feast on the table set for 12. There’s harissa seasoned mixed roast potatoes (regular and sweet), and a parsnip purée with vegan chorizo sausage and kale. The host tonight is Kelly Collins, a Minisink public school teacher and permaculture designer. Collins is part of the Bialas CSA, whence come the parsnips and potatoes, which she’s pulling out of the oven when I walk in.”- Becca Tucker
Kelly Collins member of Sustainable Warwick Steering Committee
Sustainable Warwick Grows ‘Greener"‘
Warwick Dispatch ~ APRIL 2019
“Green is a word that has long been linked to sustainability. Recently however, Sustainable Warwick has grown “greener” by adding two women to their Steering Committee who represent the younger generation, precisely the generation that will be needed to carry forward the critical issues of sustainability.”
Meg Oakes, Health & Wellness Program coordinator for OC Dept of Health; Kelly Collins, Edible landscaper, Designer and Educator for hopefulroots.com; AnneMarie Maglione, Director of the county Office for the Aging; Bob Gray, Director of Environmental Facilities and Services; and Recycling Coordinator Ermin Siljkovic
Orange County unveils Food Waste Recovery Pilot Initiative
Mid Hudson News ~ JULY 2019
“A series of new initiatives to address food waste, supplying food to those in need, and composting efforts, have been unveiled by Orange County officials.
As part of an overall effort, an information station at the Goshen Farmers’ Market on Friday featured tips on meal planning, canning and preservation, and root-to-stalk cooking all of which prevent food waste.”
Kelly Collins speaking about switching to a plant based diet at Warwick Senior Center.
Hosting Midsummer Farm over a delightful dinner at Hopeful Roots dinner table.
Kelly Collins speaking about reusing, reducing, repairing and recycling our clothing.
Sustainable Warwick sponsors April EcoChallenge
Warwick Advertiser ~ APRIL 2019
Sustainable Warwick invites you to participate in Drawdown EcoChallenge from April 3-24.A competition EcoChallenge, based on solutions in that book, is a competition between teams to earn the most points for actions accomplished. Sustainable Warwick has a team and invites anyone (even those not in Warwick) to join.
Wednesday, April 3, at the Warwick Senior Center, 132 Kings Highway —Kelly Collins and Michael Helme will speak on eating a more plant-based diet and offer samples of meatless dishes.
Sustainable Warwick Initiates Farmer to Table Dinners
Warwick Advertiser ~ APRIL 2018
“In this time people are reconnecting to their food and its story," said Kelly Collins, host of the second dinner. "The farmer is part of that story. These dinners are about bringing awareness to the wonderful area in which we live and ensuring its roots continue through our connection to the land and our growers. Demonstrate who and what is valuable. One insight that came from the dinner," Collins added, "was how as a community we demonstrate our value of our local farmers and the local produce they create.”
Reusing Clothes Chat to be Held at Random Acts
Warwick Dispatch ~ SEPT. 2019
"The trend of re-liking and reusing fashion reduces waste and restyles closet space. Hopeful Roots Consultant Kelly Collins will speak about streamlining clothing at 2 p.m., at Random Acts of Consignment, 20 N. Main Street, Florida, NY. On Labor Day, September 2.
Everyone is invited to the free 2 p.m. talk, Developing Habits for a Sustainable Future, by Hopeful Roots Consultant Kelly Collins. She will discuss the popular Project 333™, a minimalist fashion challenge that invites us to dress with 33 likable items for 3 months.”
I’m A Keeper: The Faces of Backyard Apiculture
Dirt Magazine ~ OCT. 2019
“The vegan who names her bees.”
“I never thought I would keep bees.”
“I remember thinking about the act of love the summer bees do in their work to prepare enough honey so that their future sister bees will be able to survive the winter.”
More Coming Soon!