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We use traditional European methods of biointensive, raised bed production while maximizing soil and plant health for nutrition and sustainability. No synthetic/chemical fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide is ever used in any part of the process of growing your food. Everything we sell is grown by us, and we farm full-time, supporting ourselves and our four children through our farm business.
Growing practices at Broadfork utilize only ecological methods: compost, cover crops, organic fertilizer, and minerals are used to feed the soil that feeds our plants. Raised beds are used to prevent soil-compaction, allowing for happier plant roots. We use organic potting soil and fertilizer, as well as amendments like fish emulsion and sea minerals. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides are ever used on your food and we are Certified Naturally Grown (which follows the same national standards used for Organic Certification). We are also proud members of the Virginia Association for Biological Farming and Slow Food RVA. Janet and Dan both hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology from Davidson and Lafayette Colleges, respectively. Janet holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. We both thrive on putting our biology backgrounds to use in a farm setting and share a passion for farm education.
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Farm Happenings for October 19, 2019
We've begun harvesting our Baby Ginger! Make tea, make candy, make cookies. It freezes beautifully and doesn't ever need any peeling because the skin is so thin. Savor the summer crops because they are coming to a halt very soon. These lovely cool days feel great to us, but the Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants don't like it. We'll... read more »
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If you want to support your local farm and eat healthy but cannot commit to a full farm share season, you can use the "Harvie Farm Stand" to purchase one time shares. Once you sign up, you’ll continue to receive notifications when we have one-time shares available.
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Janet Aardema & Dan Gagnon
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