Massachussetts, Organic & Sustainable Farms Directory - Page 145
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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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Red Rooster Farm
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 277-1694
RedRoosterFarm@gmail.com
We raise garden produce and farm crops the organic way. Our flock of grass fed Icelandic sheep and our chickens enjoy an all-natural life.
Categories: Products; Farms; Pasture Raised Lamb; Hays; Free Range Chicken
Region: Shiawassee County
Redlands Reds Worm Farm
(951) 235-4917
(909) 721-4345
We sell worm castings, red worms, worm tea and compost. Visit the web site and send a note to the webmaster and say hello. Castings are available by the yard or half yard. Classes in worm husbandry and aquaponics will be offered in 2015.
Categories: Farms; Worm Casting; Worm Farms
Regions: California; San Bernardino County
Retreat Farm
Visit Retreat Farm's Facebook Page
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 672-5871
info@retreatfarmandstore.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Meat Farms; Produce Farms; Textiles & Materials; Beef; Lamb; Eggs; Wools; Berries; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Lamb; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables; Fleeces; Mom & Pop's; Camps & Retreats
Region: Culpeper County
Reyes Farm
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 907-8158
nmreyesfarm@gmail.com
We are starting a hobby farm/ urban farm to be a neighborhood cooperative project, promoting emotional and physical wellness. We eventually aim to be a non-profit business but right now we are not selling anything. All products of the farm are available on a trade basis. We are recruiting people to join us in our efforts! We are located in the old town area.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Cooperatives; Organizations
Region: Bernalillo County
Rise and Shine Farms
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 867-5873
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farms; Meat Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Beef; Eggs; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Information; Fruits & Vegetables; Mom & Pop's
Region: Churchill County
Rivendel Farms
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-4949
rivendelfarms@gmail.com
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Meat Farms; Produce Farms; Beef; Poultry; Food & Drink; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Baked Goods; Tours; Fruits & Vegetables; Chicken; Free Range Chicken; Field Trips; Events
Region: Trigg County
Roberts Christmas Tree Farm
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 464-5888
(541) 430-1990
roberts5888@msn.com
Categories: Farms; Christmas Tree Farms
Region: Douglas County
Round Valley Farms
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 550-8343
george@roundvalleyfarms.org
We specialize in locally grown garlic and vegetables. Our focus in on providing high quality food to our customers and increasing local food security through deep organic agricultural methods.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Custer County
Round Valley Farms
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 550-8363
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Custer County
Rutkowski Farm
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 429-4649
(518) 879-2292
rutkowskifarm.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Recipes; Berries; Information; Herbs
Region: Saratoga County
S & L Farm
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3680
We raise free range chickens for eggs and meat. We are breeders of Bourbon Red turkeys as well as Alpine Dairy goats and Katahdin sheep. Our laying flock of heritage chicken breeds is animal welfare approved. We are waiting Certified Naturally Grown recognition. Our vegetables and pecans are organic.
Categories: Farms; Meat Farms; Produce Farms; Fruits & Vegetables; Chicken; Free Range Chicken; Livestock Farms; Sheep & Lambs; Goats; Turkeys
Region: Franklin County
S&S Livestock
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 721-6990
nathanael@sslivestock.com
Categories: Farms; Hays; Livestock Farms; Cows
Region: Putnam County
Sangha Farm
Ashfield, MA 01330
(413) 628-0026
info@sanghafarm.com
Certified Naturally Grown family farm in western Massachusetts. We are working toward organic certification.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables; Fleeces; Rovings
Region: Franklin County
Sassafras Valley Farm, LLC.
Morrison, MO 65061
(708) 524-2860
(866) 684-2188
acermay@aol.com
We raise free range geese and duck and market other locally produced specialties.
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Online Shopping; Farms; Food & Drink; Meats Online Shopping; Food & Drink Online Shopping; Farmstays / Bed & Breakfasts; Meats; Livestock Farms; Gamebirds & Waterfowl
Region: Gasconade County
Schlangen Family Farm
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 250-6462
(320) 837-5347
mnorganiceggs@yahoo.com
Categories: Farms; Free Range Eggs
Region: Stearns County
Schlegel Run Growers
Barto, PA 19504
(267) 424-1439
rungrowers@gmail.com
We are a Community Supported Agriculture Farm in the Philadelphia area that provides Summer and Fall vegetables to shareholders. All of our produce and growing methods are organic. We strive to give back to our environment and our community.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Berks County
Schmitt's Santa's Forest
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 781-5790
(816) 320-2248
Categories: Farms; Christmas Tree Farms
Region: Clay County
Scott Farm Organics
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 229-2505
(252) 224-1809
scottfarmorganics@yahoo.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Recipes; Information; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables; Mom & Pop's; Gifts; Farm Stands; Delivery
Region: Craven County
Scott Heritage Farm
Scott, AR 72142
(501) 831-7881
scottheritagefarm@gmail.com
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; CSA Farms; Food & Drink; Fruits & Vegetables; Shares Farms; Events; CSA Meat Farms; Meats; Festivals
Region: Pulaski County
Seed of Life Nurseries, Inc.
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 344-6533
(240) 529-4468
solnurseries@gmail.com
We are committed to helping our community by providing farm fresh produce not only to our CSA members but also many families in need.It is our mission to make sure all families are able to eat healthy no matter their circumstances.
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Products; Farms; Farmers' Markets; CSA Farms; Food & Drink; Fruits & Vegetables; Corporations; Organizations; Plants & Flowers; Family Fun; Herb Plants; Non-Profit
Region: Frederick County