Massachussetts, Organic & Sustainable Farms Directory - Page 14
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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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Beyond Organics Indy CSA
, IN
(317) 491-5537
osbornefitness@gmail.com
Naturally grown produce without chemicals, Beyond Organics' mission is to deliver fresh picked, nutrition packed produce to your local farmer's market weekly from June to October. Browse the stalls if you want, but your produce is all set to go with your name on it. You can grab and go, or hang around for a bit and get to know the farmers.
Categories: Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Hamilton County
www.osbornefitness.com/beyond-organics
Bianchi Orchards
10245 61st Ave
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-9157
bianchiorchards@yahoo.com
Categories: Farms; Seed & Nut Farms; Gifts Online Shopping
Region: Tehama County
www.bianchiorchards.com/
Bices Quality Critter Ranch
4295 Apple Rd
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-5159
info@bicesranch.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Testimonials; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Goat Milk; Pasture Raised Lamb; Pasture Raised Pork; Pasture Raised Goats
Region: Wood County
www.bicesranch.com/
Bierwagen's Donner Trail Fruit
PO Box 77
Chicago Park, CA 95712
(530) 477-5992
info@bierwagens.com
Bierwagens is a small family-owned fruit farm growing apples, peaches, and producing dried fruit, jams, and juice.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Recipes; Jams & Jellies; Tours; Fruits & Vegetables; Dried Fruits; Farm Stands; Field Trips; Juices
Region: Nevada County
www.bierwagens.com/
Big Bear Farms, Inc - BBFI
7606 Kinard Rd
Plant City, FL 33565
(813) 986-1152
bigbearfarms@netzero.com
Categories: Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Produce Farms; Berries; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Hillsborough County
bigbearfarms.mysite.com/
Big Bear Ranch
Visit Big Bear Ranch's Facebook Page
Lincoln Rd 5647
PO Box 128
Horsefly BC V0L 1L0
(250) 620-3353
info@bigbearranch.com
We believe in the importance of a holistic balance between land, plants, animals, and people.
Categories: Farms; Honey; Pet Foods; Meats Online Shopping; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Lamb; Pasture Raised Pork
Region: British Columbia
www.bigbearranch.com/
Big Bluff Ranch
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-2291
holly.dawley@gmail.com
Big Bluff Ranch, twenty-five miles from the nearest Northern California town or freeway, sits nestled in the oak woodland savannahs of the Coastal Range foothills. At the ranch, being agriculturalists is not just the occasional choice, it is a conscious lifestyle commitment to sustainability and development of a balanced and viable eco-system for the health of the consumer and the landscape. BBR is a family-run diversified operating unit promoting grassfed and pasture animal management, eco-tourism, and wildlife health. Come see us and experience agriculture and the natural world on a whole new level.
Categories: Farms; Meat Farms; Beef; Grass-Fed Beef
Region: Tehama County
www.bigbluffranch.com/
Big Leaf Farm
PO Box 24
Eagle Creek, OR 97022
(503) 367-8124
chris@bigleaffarm.com
Big Leaf Farm is a small family farm in Eagle Creek, Oregon. We are dedicated to sustainable farming practices and developing strong local food systems.
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Clackamas County
www.bigleaffarm.com/
Big River Beef, LLC.
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 632-0376
(608) 624-3525
jdanforth@bigriverbeef.com
We are proud to offer great tasting and lean meat that is not only certified organic, but affordable as well.
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farms; Meat Farms; Beef; Grass-Fed Beef; Corporations
Region: Vernon County
www.bigriverbeef.com/
Big Tree Organic Farms
2801 Lasiter Ln
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3678
info@bigtreeorganic.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Seed & Nut Farms; Workshops; Butters & Spreads
Region: Stanislaus County
www.bigtreeorganic.com/
Big Tree Organic Farms
PO Box 736
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3678
wlarson@bigtreeorganic.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Seed & Nut Farms; Nut Butters
Region: Stanislaus County
www.bigtreeorganic.com/
Big White Barn Produce
6601 Manor Woods Rd
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 874-3173
farmer@BigWhiteBarn.com
200 acre family farm owned & operated only 25 minutes from D.C. Our CSA also includes add on items such as eggs, honey, olive oil, and baked goods.
Categories: Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Frederick County
www.bigwhitebarn.com/
Biggs Riggs Farm
Hc 71 box 204
Augusta, WV 26704
(540) 550-5480
fruitforyall@yahoo.com
Categories: Online Shopping; Farms; Produce Farms; Jams & Jellies; Fruits & Vegetables; Butters & Spreads
Region: Hampshire County
www.biggriggsfarm.com/
Bill's Farm Market
4450 E Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-6735
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Farms; Produce Farms; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Berries; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables; Family Fun
Region: Emmet County
www.billsfarmmarket.com/
Bill's Organic Gardens
798 Allen Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 663-2080
(903) 241-5599
williamsegers@hughes.net
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Gregg County
www.billsorganicgardens.com/
Billet-Doux Farm
, NC
We offers seasonal farm produce and craft market.
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Herbs; Fruits & Vegetables; Camps & Retreats; Family Fun
Region: Yadkin County
www.shacktownnc.com/
Billings Ranches
927 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-1832
info@billingsranches.com
We are committed to providing our customers globally with our quality agricultural food products.
Categories: Farms; Seed & Nut Farms
Region: Kern County
www.billingsranches.com/
Billy Boy's Blueberry Barn
650 Freyer Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-7477
Categories: Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Produce Farms; Honey; Jams & Jellies; Syrups; Berries; Baked Goods
Region: Indiana
www.billyboysblueberrybarn.com/
Billy's Farm
8430 Dillard Rd
Wilton, CA 95693
(916) 687-8354
billyschristmastrees@yahoo.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Pick Your Own Farms; Field Trips; Events
Region: Sacramento County
www.billysfarm.com/
Bindel Farm
6736 River Corners Rd
Spencer, OH 44275
(330) 648-2310
Bindelfarm@yahoo.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Testimonials; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Pasture Raised Pork; Fruits & Vegetables; Free Range Chicken
Region: Medina County
www.freewebs.com/bindelfarm/