GROWING PRACTICES
Soil Health
Soil health is everything — the foundation on which all life depends. We see the soil not as a resource to be used up, but as a living, breathing biology to be nurtured. Every choice we make, from cover cropping and composting to low-till practices and careful crop rotation, is rooted in the goal of feeding and protecting the diverse web of microorganisms beneath our feet. Healthy soil holds water better, stores more carbon, and grows stronger, more nutrient-dense plants — which in turn nourish our community. By tending to the soil first, we’re investing in a resilient, abundant future for our farm, our food, and the land we love.
Organic Everything
Everyday we’re learning more more about the detrimental effects of chemicals used in conventional farming. We want none of that in our soil, our produce, or our bodies. That's why use only certified organic inputs including seeds (vegetable, herb, and cover crop), seed starting soil, fertilizer (fish based emulsion, single-ingredient meals, worm castings, and composted chicken manure), and microbes (beneficial fungi, bacteria, and insects).
In an effort to be as sustainable as possible, we prioritize sourcing our inputs as close to home as we can. Each winter, we devote time to researching new organic inputs as they become available, then conduct greenhouse trials in the spring to evaluate their quality and effectiveness before putting them to use on the farm.
Compost Program
Creating kitchen scraps is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be a waste. We’re helping our community redirect organic materials from landfill to forest here on the farm though our Community Compost Program.
We lend a 5-gallon bucket and a jar of bokashi to community members looking to participate. Simply drop off your filled bucket and pick up a clean one at the farm. The program runs spring through fall while we’re able to rinse buckets for you outside.
