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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Afterthought Farm, Inc.
882 N 1700 E Rd
Owaneco, IL 62555
(217) 824-7833
(217) 823-5550
vicki@afterthougthfarm.com
Categories: Products; Farms; Cosmetics; Shampoos; Soaps; Balms; Milk; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Lotions; Candles & Incense; Body Oils; Online Cosmetics; Beauty
Region: Christian County
www.afterthoughtfarm.com/
Afton Field Farm
3375 SW 53rd St
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 738-0127
MAIL@AFTONFIELDFARM.COM
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Honey; Blogs; Poultry
Region: Benton County
www.aftonfieldfarm.com/
Against the Wind Ranch
PO Box 117
Mc Dowell, VA 24458
(540) 396-4751
againstthewind@att.net
We at Against the Wind Ranch,operate a cattle and horse operation offering colt-starting, horse training, multi-discipline horsemanship, cattle working, roping, workshops, boarding, seminars, and lessons. It is also the calving grounds for our natural beef herd. Our facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas, round pens, jumps, and access to trails.
Categories: Farms; Grass-Fed Beef
Region: Highland County
www.againstthewindranch.com/
Agape Oaks
Flower Mound, TX
(214) 435-2020
agapeoaks@gmail.com
Categories: Farms; Milk
Region: Denton County
www.agapeoaks.com/
Agape Organics
7425 Franktown Rd
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
(775) 885-1988
Categories: Products; Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Produce Farms; Fruits & Vegetables; Mom & Pop's; Gifts
Region: Washoe County
www.agapeorganics.com/
Agriberry
PO Box 242
Studley, VA 23162
(937) 416-5533
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Recipes; Berries
Region: Hanover County
www.agriberry.com/
AgriCoat, LLC
2362 Relleum Dr
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1083
albert@agricoatllc.com
Categories: Farms; Seed & Nut Farms
Region: Monterey County
www.agricoatllc.com/
Agua Linda Farm
2643 E Frontage Rd
Amado, AZ 85645
(520) 398-3218
stewart@agualindafarm.net
We do not use chemical fertilizers or herbicides on our plants and our beef cows are grass pastured, antibiotic and hormone free.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Grass-Fed Beef; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Santa Cruz County
www.agualindafarm.net/
Ahualoa Tea & Egg Farm
46-4091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-9410
ben@vterrain.org
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Blogs; Teas; Free Range Eggs
Region: Hawaii County
www.ahualoa.net/
Ailani Gardens
85-1373 Waianae Valley Rd
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-7616
(808) 349-1077
ailanigardens@gmail.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Recipes
Region: Honolulu County
www.ailanigardens.com/
Akers of Strawberries
1054 Melton Rd
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 537-2768
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Produce Farms; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Berries; Fruits & Vegetables; Family Fun
Region: Okaloosa County
Akin Acres Farm
19901 Coker Rd
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-6307
familyfarm@akinacres.net
Categories: Farms; Beef; Milk; Free Range Eggs; Cheeses; Whipped Creams; Butters & Spreads
Region: Pottawatomie County
www.akinacres.net/
Alaskan Hen House
alaskanhenhouse@gci.net
Alaskan hen house raising poultry the fun, natural, and family way.
Categories: Products; Farms; Produce Farms; Clothing; Poultry; Jams & Jellies; Eggs; Duck
Region: Matanuska-Susitna County
www.freewebs.com/siberianmama/
ALBA - Agriculture & Land-Based Training Association
1700 Old Stage Rd
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 758-1469
(831) 758-5958
patty@albafarmers.org
The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) provides educational and business opportunities for farm workers and aspiring farmers to grow and sell crops grown on two organic farms in Monterey County, California.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables; Employment / Internship; Programs; Volunteer
Region: Monterey County
www.albafarmers.org/
Albright Farms
15630 Old York Rd
Monkton, MD 21111
(410) 329-3269
albrights@albrightfarms.net
We are local growers of free-range beef, chicken, turkey, and many plant varieties.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Beef; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Herbs
Region: Baltimore County
www.albrightfarms.net/
Alchemy Family Farm
12453 County Hwy DD
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 271-2094
alchemyfamilyfarm@yahoo.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Wholesalers; Reading; Blogs
Region: Dunn County
www.worktheland.blogspot.com/
Alchemy Farmhouse
Gardiner, NY 12525
alchemyfarmhouse@hotmail.com
We are a small Hudson Valley farm with natural practices and magical results!
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Recipes; Blogs
Region: Ulster County
www.alchemyfarmhouse.wordpress.com/
Alday Farm
7304 Redge Rainey Rd
Ona, FL 33865
(863) 491-5724
(941) 809-2658
ALDAYFARM.COM
Categories: Farms; Dairy Farms; Hays; Raw Dairy Farms
Region: Hardee County
www.aldayfarm.com/
Alexandre EcoDairy Farms
8371 Lower Lake Rd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 487-1000
(707) 487-1002
We are a family grass-based organic dairy on the northern California coast producing organic milk.
Categories: Farms; Milk; Free Range Eggs
Region: Del Norte County
www.ecodairyfarms.com/
Alger Family Farm, LLC.
10304 Lawrence 2030
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-2049
info@algerfamilyfarm.com
Categories: Farms; Meat Farms; Soaps; Beef; Free Range Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Lamb; Baked Goods; Turkey; Chicken; Free Range Chicken; Free Range Turkey; Corporations
Region: Lawrence County
www.algerfamilyfarm.com/