Organic 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.
Organic & Sustainable Farms Directory - Page 5
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Andean Naturals, Inc
393 Catamaran St
Foster City, CA 94404
(888) 547-9777
Info@andeannaturals.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Recipes; Corporations
Region: San Mateo County
www.andeannaturals.com/
Anders Poultry Farm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
anderspoultryfarm@directv.net
Categories: Farms; Free Range Eggs
Region: Cass County
www.freewebs.com/anderspoultryfarm/
Anderson Almonds
6401 Hultberg Rd
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-7494
andalm@earthlink.net
Anderson Almonds of Hilmar, California sells organic almonds grown on their family farm in California's Central Valley.
Categories: Farms; Seed & Nut Farms; Seeds & Nuts
Region: Merced County
www.andersonalmonds.com/
Anderson Farm
N6501 Manore Ln
Arkansaw, WI 54721
(888) 700-3276
andersonfarm@nelson-tel.net
Anderson Farm is an organic farm raising organic beef, pork, and chicken.
Categories: Farms; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Pork
Region: Pepin County
www.andersonfarm.us/
Anderson Farms
5700 Privetts Rd
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-6880
(843) 424-5505
info@andersonfarms.org
Anderson Farms has grown from a few acres of fields to a few hundred acre, multipurpose farm and stables. We take our job seriously; farming is a way of life. Our customers taste the difference and love knowing their food is fresh and locally grown.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Classes; Education; Gardening; Events; Hay Rides; Parties; Family Fun
Region: Horry County
www.andersonfarms.org/
Anderson Orchard
369 E Greencastle Rd
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-4181
info@andersonorchards.com
Categories: Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Produce Farms; Jams & Jellies; Fruits & Vegetables; Butters & Spreads
Region: Morgan County
www.andersonorchards.com/
Andy's Greens
(207) 475-6945
andys.greens@gmail.com
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Herbs
Region: York County
www.andysgreens.com/
Andy's Specialty Garlic & Produce
Newark, NY 14513
Categories: Farms; Herbs
Region: Wayne County
andysspecialtygarlicproduce.blogspot.com/
Angel Acres Farm
60500 Maple Ridge Rd
Mason, WI 54856
(888) 207-6903
(715) 765-4298
info@angelacresfarm.net
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Wholesalers; Reading; Honey; Blogs; Pet Treats; Syrups; Meats; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Pork
Region: Bayfield County
www.angelacresfarm.net/
Angel Valley Organic Farm
18405 Angel Valley Dr
Jonestown, TX 78641
(512) 267-2785
jo@angelvalleyfarms.com
Organic vegetable farm in Jonestown, Texas that operates two weekly farm stands.
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Online Shopping; Farms; Produce Farms; Roadside Markets; Clothing; Recipes; Herbs; Farm Stands
Region: Williamson County
www.angelvalleyfarms.com/
Angelic Organics
1547 Rockton Rd
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 389-2746
CSA@AngelicOrganics.com
We are a 22-acre Illinois family farm operating in accordance with organic and bio-dynamic principles, growing an astounding array of vegetables and herbs since 1990.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Herbs
Region: Boone County
www.angelicorganics.com/
Angelus Farms
Alto, MI 49302
Categories: Lifestyle; Online Shopping; Farms; Reading; Recipes; Pork; Eggs; Grass-Fed Beef; Information
Region: Kent County
www.theangelusfarms.com/
Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm
RR1 Box 171
Woodward, OK 73801
(405) 823-8295
(580) 256-0657
Kathy@anichinimoore.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Seed & Nut Farms; Blogs; Lamb; Pork; Berries; Tours; Farming Practices; Herbs
Region: Woodward County
www.anichinimoore.com/
Anisoptera Acres
N9387 Riverview Dr
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-9696
farmerdan@anisopteraacres.com
Pasture-raised beef, pork, and poultry that is tastier and more nutritious.
Categories: Farms; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Pork
Region: Jefferson County
www.anisopteraacres.com/
Ann's Farm
(208) 883-5548
Categories: Farms; Pasture Raised Lamb
www.annsfarm.com/
Annie's Acres
2107 Brink Rd
Effort, PA 18330
(610) 357-3583
(570) 629-3408
anniesacres@verizon.net
Annie's Acres is a local small farm in the Pocono Mountains of PA. We offer organically grown fruits, and vegetables, and pasture-raised all natural eggs.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Free Range Eggs
Region: Monroe County
www.anniesacresfarm.com/
Annie's Gardens & Greens
30975 Lincoln Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA 52144
(563) 534-7760
(800) 644-7245
postmaster@anniesgardensandgreens.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Roadside Markets; Reading; CSA Farms; Recipes; Blogs; Teas; Herbs & Spices; Workshops; Butters & Spreads
Region: Winneshiek County
www.anniesgardensandgreens.com/
Annland Farm
175 Oaktree Ln
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 418-2344
Categories: Farms; Free Range Eggs
Region: Gaston County
www.annlandfarm.com/
Antaya Acres Heritage Farm
8231 S Silverwood Rd
Silverwood, MI 48760
aussiefreakz@aol.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Recipes; Blogs; Poultry; Lamb; Pork
Region: Lapeer County
www.antayaacres.com/
Antiquity Oaks
PO Box 181
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2450
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Textiles & Materials; Soaps; Blogs; Pork; Eggs; Milk; Mushrooms; Syrups; Free Range Poultry
Region: Livingston County
www.antiquityoaks.com/