So, how’s it all grown?
Great question, glad you asked. We’re not a big fan of buzzwords but to put it in a phrase we would describe ourselves as regeneratively minded. At every turn we try to integrate any regenerative practice that we can. We’re passionate about conservation and strive to improve our farm every year. From a diverse crop rotation, to cover cropping, and livestock integration, we want to create a living and resilient farm ecosystem that is better than when we started.
Some of the practices we do on a yearly basis are listed below
Cover cropping every acre, every year
Using no-till or reduced tillage whenever possible
Using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system
Managing plant nutrition to help ward off insects and disease
Grazing livestock in the off season or using manure/compost as a base for our fertility program (read more on how we balance livestock integration and food safety here)
Heifers grazing a cover crop prior to planting sweet corn
A healthy cover crop mix prevents weeds and keeps our soil in place
We try to promote natural pollinators the best we can by providing cover crops to forage from
Pumpkins getting established into cereal rye. The rye will keep the crop clean come harvest time.
Zucchini grown on a mat of cereal rye is both cleaner and higher quality
We’re also proud to work with some great companies to help us grow the very best. We’ve listed a few for you to check out.