Massachussetts, Organic & Sustainable Farms Directory - Page 15
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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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Bio Organic Farm
Byangum, NSW 2484
(02) 6672 7078
organic_farm@astron.net.au
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: New South Wales, Australia
Biofarm Products Limited
Palmerston North, NZ
06 354 8607
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Recipes; Food & Drink; Milk; Cow Milk; Dairy Farms; Yogurts; Dairy
Region: Manawatu, New Zealand
www.biofarm.co.nz/
Birch Point Farm
7506 E Birch Pt Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 933-7256
birchpointcsa@gmail.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Recipes; Information; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Grand Traverse County
www.csafarms.org/birchpointfarm.asp
Birch-Hill Organics
8600 Toro Creek Rd
Atascadero, CA 93422
burchiels@wildblue.net
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Recipes; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: San Luis Obispo County
www.meyerlemonsandkiwis.com/
Birchwood Farm
428 Brownsburg Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 598-8633
Mike@BirchwoodFarmDairy.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Testimonials; Dairy Farms; Information; Programs
Region: Bucks County
www.birchwoodfarmdairy.com/
Bird's Haven Farm
Visit Bird's Haven Farm's Facebook Page
5545 Lafayette Rd
Granville, OH 43023
farmfresh@birdshavenfarms.com
We are a family farm business.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Eggs; Berries; Information; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Licking County
www.birdshavenfarms.com/
Bird’s Hollow Beef
5150 W Swamp Rd
Stanley, NY 14561
info@birdshollowbeef.com
Categories: Farms; Grass-Fed Beef; Veal
Region: Ontario County
www.birdshollowbeef.com/
BirdBrain Ostrich Ranch Inc.
6691 Little Mountain Rd
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
info@birdbrainranch.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Recipes; Tours; Information; Ostrich
Region: Catawba County
www.birdbrainranch.com/
Birdsong Community Farm
8933 AL Hwy 69 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-2360
(256) 338-8151
Birdsong Community Farm is a small family farm producing fresh vegetables, fruits, grass-based meat & eggs, and handmade goods and crafts.
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Testimonials; Blogs; Jams & Jellies; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Toys; Fruits & Vegetables; Arts & Crafts; Gardening Classes; Artisan Markets
Region: Cullman County
www.birdsongfarm.webs.com/
Birker Gardens
2769 55th St Dr
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 472-2995
Garret@BirkerGardens.com
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Benton County
www.birkergardens.com/
Bit of Earth Farm
Litchfield, OH 44253
bitofearthfarm@gmail.com
Family farm products, tractor repair and more.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Honey; Blogs; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Workshops; Turkey
Region: Medina County
www.bitofearthfarm.com/
Bitner Vineyards
16645 Plum Rd
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 899-7648
(208) 455-1870
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farms; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Vineyards & Wineries; Family Fun
Region: Canyon County
www.bitnervineyards.com/
Bitterroot Evergreens
478 Tushapaw Rd
Victor, MT 59875
(866) 642-3618
(406) 642-3618
wreath@montana.com
Bitterroot Evergreens offers fresh, handmade holiday wreaths and centerpieces from boughs they hand harvest from the surrounding mountains.
Categories: Products; Farms; Arts & Crafts; Christmas Tree Farms; Artisan Markets
Region: Ravalli County
www.evergreenwreath.com/
BJ's Lavender Farm
9400 Wible Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 835-7600
bjluetger@yahoo.com
We are a small family owned lavender farm. We grow culinary & craft lavender.
Categories: Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Herbs & Spices Online Shopping; Herbs
Region: Kern County
www.bjslavender.com/
Bk Farmyards
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Bk Farmyards is a Brooklyn based decentralized farming business providing local food distribution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and provide green jobs.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; CSA Farms; Classes; Workshops; Employment & Internships; Programs; Volunteer; Community Supported; Going Green
Region: Kings County
www.bkfarmyards.com/
Black Ankle Vineyards
14463 Black Ankle Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-3338
info@blackankle.com
Offering fine wine from the beautiful rolling hills of Maryland.
Categories: Farms; Vineyards & Wineries
Region: Frederick County
www.blackankle.com/
Black Bell Acres
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-6009
blackbellacres@yahoo.com
Categories: Farms; Milk; Pasture Raised Lamb; Pasture Raised Goats
Region: Oregon County
www.blackbellacres.com/
Black Earth Humic
601 Manitou Rd SE
Calgary AB T2G 4C2
(780) 453-2100
wlang@blackearth.com
Black Earth Humic LP originally took shape in 1998, focusing on development of products and markets for high-grade reserves of humus material.
Categories: Products; Farms; Fertilizers & Minerals; Soils
Region: Alberta
www.blackearth.com/
Black Horse Farms
10094 US Rte 9W
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 943-9324
(518) 731-8776
blackhorsefarms3@aol.com
We are a family farm renowned for our GMO free sun-ripened fruits and vegetables.You can be certain that our produce is fresh picked, and sun-ripened on the vine naturally. Our season begins with sweet tender asparagus, then on to our fresh garden peas and real sun-ripened strawberries. Our sweet corn and tomatoes are naturally sweet,great displays of various peppers, cucumbers and other summer vegetables make shopping a pleasure. In the fall, our displays of pumpkins, fall squashes, and ornamental items. We also have an on-site bakery and sell a variety of gourmet items, raw honey, local organic meats, and our own free range chicken and eggs. We also grow and sell a large variety of flowers and plants.
Categories: Farms; Meat Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Poultry; Fruits & Vegetables; Chicken; Greenhouses & Nurseries; Free Range Chicken
Region: Greene County
www.blackhorsefarms.com/
Black Mesa Ranch
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-7759
David@BlackMesaRanch.com
We have registered Nubian goats, farmstead artisan goat cheeses, exquisite handmade candies, and other fine homestead products.
Categories: Lifestyle; Online Shopping; Farms; Sweets & Snacks; Cheese Making Classes; Cheeses; Workshops
Region: Navajo County
www.blackmesaranch.com/