Massachussetts, Organic & Sustainable Farms Directory - Page 135
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Organic & Sustainable Farming Benefits
The image of a traditional rural lifestyle, with cows grazing out at pasture, chickens pecking in the barnyard, and a lush mix of produce thriving in the fields, finds its fulfillment in the organic farm. Livestock are raised in healthy, airy conditions, free of antibiotics and growth hormones.
Organic farmers focus on feeding the soil, not the plants. Healthy soil rich in organic matter and microorganisms makes for vigorous plants that resist pests and disease. Healthy, living soil is vital to organic farming. The natural end result of this is that farmers strive to maintain ecological balance through their farming practices. Continual addition of compost, tilled-under cover crops, animal manures, and other naturally sourced nutrients enrich the soil in much the same way as happens in nature. This rich soil, in turn, yields flavorful produce higher in antioxidants and other nutrients than many conventional crops.
Organically-grown fields are also better equipped than conventional ones to fight off pests and disease. With efficient, intelligent management, organic farming offers similar yields to conventional. While conventional farms may have higher yields in optimum growing conditions, vigorous organic crops can even outyield conventional ones in a difficult growing year. Organic production does have higher labor costs, but this is generally offset with higher prices at the grocery store.
Organic farmers bring their considerable creativity to bear in selling their crops, as well. Many small farms operate roadside produce stands; others use community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs to sell their products. The CSA model, where consumers subscribe to a weekly, biweekly, or monthly "share" of whatever a farm is producing, is becoming increasingly popular. Harvest festivals and pick-your-own crops are also customer favorites.
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April Showers Greenhouse
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-7464
ruththegrower@aol.com
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Berries; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Tuscarawas County
Ault's Family Farm
Pamplin, VA 23958
(434) 248-6050
aultsfamilyfarm@yahoo.com
We raise naturally pastured poultry, grass-fed beef, and pork on our 94 acre farm in central Virginia using sustainable agriculture practices.
Categories: Farms; CSA Farms; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Pasture Raised Pork
Region: Appomattox County
Austin's Produce
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Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 242-3574
austinsproduce@yahoo.com
Quality fresh, local, chemical free & sustainably grown vegetables & herbs.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Yancey County
Autumn Grove Farm
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-5568
(804) 543-3263
autumngrovefarm@verizon.net
Autumn Grove Farm is a 150 acre farm located in Farmville, Virginia. It was established in January 2000 with quality and humane principles in mind. We operate a clean facility and the health & quality of our animals is a top priority.
Categories: Farms; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Turkey
Region: Prince Edward County
Avalon Farms
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 680-1218
info@SBveggies.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Recipes; Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Santa Barbara County
Awesome Farm
Tivoli, NY 12583
(845) 332-2927
info@awesomefarmny.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Blogs; Yarns; Meats Online Shopping; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Lamb; Pelts
Region: Dutchess County
Babé Farms Local Farmer's Garden
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 925-4144
info@farmersgarden.org
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables; Delivery
Region: Santa Barbara County
Back To The Country Farm
Princeton, KS 66078
(785) 937-2279
(785) 214-8677
flouden@msn.com
Back To The Country Farm is a place for healthy wholesome food! We provide all-natural meat and dairy products. We have animals humanely raised on pasture without growth hormones, antibiotics, or steroids.
Categories: Farms; Wholesalers; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Cow Milk; Pasture Raised Pork; Creams; Butters & Spreads
Region: Franklin County
Bakers Green Acres
(231) 825-0293
bakersgreenacres@yahoo.com
Categories: Farms; Goat; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Pasture Raised Lamb; Tours; Pasture Raised Pork; Venison; Rabbit
Region: Michigan
Bare Bottom Ranch
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 541-4761
rawgoatmilk@barebottomranch.com
Categories: Farms; Free Range Poultry; Duck; Goat Milk; Pasture Raised Lamb; Pasture Raised Pork; Rabbit; Pasture Raised Goats
Region: El Paso County
Barley’s Garden Patch
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 360-6715
barleysgarden@yahoo.com
Categories: Products; Farms; Produce Farms; Free Range Eggs; Fruits & Vegetables; Arts & Crafts; Artisan Markets
Region: Cleveland County
Basket of Life Farm
Peninsula, OH 44264
basketoflifefarm@yahoo.com
We are a small farm in northeast Ohio providing locally grown heirloom produce for CSA (community supported agriculture) and farmers markets. Sustainable and natural growing practices are used.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Blogs; Employment & Internships
Region: Summit County
Baskets of Plenty Produce
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 226-1172
jaythefarmer@yahoo.com
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Blogs; Fruits & Vegetables; Fertilizers & Minerals
Region: Morton County
Batten Bay Farm
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 238-3334
growers@battenbayfarm.com
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Recipes; Tours; Fruits & Vegetables; Arts & Crafts; Artisan Markets
Region: Isle of Wight County
Bear Creek Farm
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 790-5898
(608) 790-5882
papabear@bearcreekfarm.net
Bear Creek Farm is a family business based in Wisconsin. We provide pasture-raised black Angus beef and seasonal vegetables. We also provide a variety of heirloom tomatoes such as Purple Cherokee, Red Brandywine, and Striped German. We currently added free-range chickens for sale as well.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Grass-Fed Beef; Fruits & Vegetables; Chicken
Region: Trempealeau County
Bearcreek Lavender
Bearcreek,, MT 59007
(406) 425-3901
Categories: Farms; Herbs
Region: Carbon County
Beautiful Earth Family Farm
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 649-5918
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Recipes; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Washtenaw County
Beech Meadow Farm
Thornville, OH 43076
(614) 556-4626
orders@beechmeadow.com
Categories: Farms; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef
Region: Perry County
Beecher Brook Farm
Poland, NY 13431
(315) 941-0404
jr@grassfinishedangus.com
Categories: Farms; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Goats
Region: Herkimer County
Berry Fields Farm
New Albany, PA 18833
(570) 924-3019
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farms; Produce Farms; Farmers' Markets; Soaps; Jams & Jellies; Food & Drink; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Baked Goods; Pasture Raised Pork; Fruits & Vegetables; Butters & Spreads; Pasture Raised Goats; Mom & Pop's; Family Fun
Region: Bradford County