Cowberry Crossing Farm
grows their large and varied market garden according to the
guidelines of Biodynamic agriculture (Link to more information on
biodynamics). Biodynamics was the first ecological farming
system to arise in response to commercial fertilizers and
specialized agriculture. It is the highest form of organic
and sustainable farming yielding maximum soil health. Optimum
soil health fosters a healthier environment and more nutritious
plants which of course lead to healthier animals and human
beings.
A fundamental tenet of biodynamic agriculture is that food
raised biodynamically is nutritionally superior and tastes better
than foods produced by other methods. Perhaps the most recent
example supporting this is the notably large increase of biodynamic
practices employed on vineyards for wine production.
Essentially, biodynamics is the most sustainable, balanced and
holistic method of farming. It incorporates many of the ideas
of organic practices, but demands much higher and stricter
standards. All of the farming components in biodynamic
practices should come from the farm itself, creating a closed
system. For example, we cannot buy in organic potting soil
because it contains blood and bone meal of an unknown source.
From which animals did this blood and bone meal come from?
What did they eat? Were they healthy? Were they even
organic? The same is true for the manure we use. It
must come from our animals (born and bred on our farm) that we know
are healthy, humanely treated, and are fed the best possible diet
from our farm. (Link to article: "Are There Antibiotics in
your Lettuce?)
Our fresh, local produce can be found at any of these farmers
markets (link to purveyors) or through our CSA (link to CSA page
here).
Following is a Harvest Timetable to offer a general idea of what
produce is available from the farm as the season progresses.
Harvest Timetable
