Going Green

Douglas Benedict

Alison Wiediger didn't wear shoes on her wedding day in 1995 -- and prefers to go without them whenever possible. She uses her feet as a tool on her 84-acre farm.

Alison Wiediger closes greenhouse windows at the end of the day to keep out wild animals that like to visit for a midnight snack. Paul and Alison Wiediger operate Au Naturel Farm, a certified organic farm near Park City.

Paul and Alison Wiediger plant kale sprouts in one of their four greenhouses.

Alison and Paul Wiediger take a break on a truck tail gate while planting kale in the greenhouse.

The Wiediger raise 28 varieties of vegetables year-round, using greenhouses in the winter. Alison pauses while planting spinach.

Paul Wiediger works on his tractor.

Freshly-pulled turnips from Paul and Alison Wiediger's Au Naturel Farm, a certified organic farm near Park City.

Cave City has two faces -- the traditional farming community and the commercial area off Interstate 65, with its many gas stations and fast-food restaurants. Occasionally, the two collide, as seen here on Route 65.