Why do we use extraordinary organic practices?

Modern organic standards to be used in organic farming have changed. These relaxed standards allow for previously prohibited practices to be allowed in organic production.  We however, believe that we can do better than the standard organic practices by growing our produce in healthy soil, rich in nutrients and microbial life, free of all synthetic inputs. 
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What are the benefits of Organic?
Taste
Organic produce often has a more intense, fresher flavor. Without synthetic fertilizers to bulk up the veggies, the nutrients from the soil are 'slow infused' into the plant allowing a more developed flavor. Organic produce is often fresher because it doesn't contain preservatives to make it last longer.  
Health
​Organic foods contain higher amounts of vitamins and nutrients as well as antioxidants. But they are also missing  the toxic residues that are shown to cause cancer and a host of other health issues.
Environment
Organic practices work with nature, not against it. Our gardening practices protect against chemical runoff, avoid chemicals that harm beneficial insects needed for pollination, and feed the soil rather than destroy it. We chose to grow organically because we care about the earth we call home.
With two greenhouses, a hoop house and an acre of intensive gardens, we have a wide selection of organic fruits and vegetables. Many of the varieties we grow are heirloom, open-pollinated crops chosen for flavor or other unique attributes These may include: micro greens, mixed salad, spinach, lettuces, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers. sweet corn, onions, potatoes, apples, asparagus, pears, herbs, kale, chard, broccoli, green beans, squash, snap peas, and a few other surprises.

Orchards

Heirloom Apples
Did you know that there were once over 17,000 apple varieties in North America and more than three quarters have been lost over the years? As old trees die off, many old varieties are lost forever. Our family has a passion for apple trees! We have a mission to graft and save the old heirloom apple trees on our farm and in our region. 
Our orchard is completely organic- no synthetic sprays or chemical used. We utilize Integrated Pest Management to keep disease and pests to a manageable level. Our chickens and ducks help keep the bad bugs under control. We pickup fallen apples regularly to break the pest cycle as well as removing fallen leaves to discourage fungus and keep bacterial leaf diseases at bay. Our apple season begins in late summer and continues until the first frost. Summer apples have some of the sweetest, most flavorful and tender flesh! Fall apples are typically the better keepers for storage. While we are still discovering new varieties, we continue to expand our orchard with rare and heirloom apples trees and pears.
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We have organic-fed chicken and duck eggs available while supplies last. We feed  organic  
  mixed whole grains to our birds, and allow them to free range and forage throughout
  the property. This produces eggs with a superior flavor and a deep flavorful yolk.

  And if you've never eaten duck eggs, you are in for a treat. They are higher in protein
  than chicken eggs, contain more Omega-3 Fatty acids, as well as vitamin D. Duck eggs
​  are coveted by bakers as they produce a richer, more voluminous baked product.

​Each year we raise a small number of organic fed, pasture raised meat birds. This year we will be raising heritage breed turkey as well. CSA members will have the option to order our chicken and turkey.

Heirloom Apples
Organic Rhubarb
Heirloom Tomatoes