We are devoted to agroecological practices.

Agroecology provides us with a framework for understanding that the farm is part of an interconnected, dynamic and complex natural system - defined by the relationships that constitute the web of the whole - and offers the reminder that our central focus in farming is to support the health and vitality of the larger ecosystem. We are therefore committed to serving nature and serving life at the most fundamental level possible. With this perspective working with instead of doing to nature, our approach to our farm is ever evolving; we are continually learning and always striving to improve. We value biodiversity and resiliency and are inspired by innovative, regenerative farming systems.

Our farm practices include:

• Using no chemicals of any kind (no pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers, or sprays - even organic ones!)

• Maintaining permanent beds and a 100% no till soil management to build vibrant soil biology and preserve the natural soil structure

• Removing plants at the surface level instead of pulling them out, leaving root systems in the ground to decompose in place

• Intercropping, companion planting and growing a diversity of plant species

• Cover cropping, adding annual applications of compost and mulching pathways with arborist woodchips to increase the organic matter and carbon in our soil

• Incorporating flowers and diverse perennial plantings to attract pollinators and beneficial insects

• Tending to everything by hand, using no tractor

• Planting a native plants hedgerow to provide windbreak, climatic stabilization and reduced soil erosion (spring 2024)