150. What Ironroot Can Feed

Carlos led the evaluator toward the fields without speaking for a moment.

The evaluator looked at all of it carefully.

"How much land are you using for food?" she asked.

Carlos pointed toward the normal fields first.

"Most of this side is common food crops. Wheat, beans, root vegetables, leafy vegetables, and whatever else my head farmer believes we can manage without wasting water or labor."

"And the protected beds?"

"They have different requirements," Carlos said. "I would prefer to keep their details private."

The evaluator nodded.

"That is acceptable. I only need to confirm that your food claim is supported by visible operations and records."

"This is Rowan," Carlos said. "He oversees our farming work."

Rowan gave the evaluator a polite nod.

"Welcome."

She looked at him.

"How long have these crops been planted?"