Our Growing Practices

Soil health is the underlying objective of all the techniques we use for growing and maintaining our crops. Overall, we aim to make decisions with the principles of agroecology in mind, which means taking the lead from natural ecosystems and working in harmony with them to produce food, while at the same time nourishing a healthy environment and community.

One of the specific techniques we implement is no-dig, or minimum tillage. The idea is to disturb the soil structure and soil biology as little as possible while preparing the soil for growing, by using mulches and allowing the soil biology to do much of the work itself. This approach also allows more flexibility in growing a diverse mix of crops and minimizes the initial cost of machinery that is often needed for regularly cultivating the soil. Our specific techniques will undoubtedly develop and change with time, as we learn more and gain practical experience with our hands in the soil.  

Although we value the standards and practices of certified organic farming, we are not certified organic. Since we sell everything so close to the farm, and often have the opportunity to explain our agricultural practices in person, becoming certified has, thus far, felt like an unnecessary complication and expense. We do not, however, use any of the herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers that are often used in modern industrial agriculture and we strive to farm in a way that builds health in the soil, in the plants, and in our community.

If you’re interested in more details regarding our growing practices, or anything else, please do get in touch!