HOW WE FARM
At Eden Ridge Acres we care deeply about the quality of our food and the regenerative practices of our farming. Producing nutritious foods that nourish both our family and yours is of great importance to us. We provide our farm families with a diverse selection of chemical-free and pasture-perfect farm products, year-round on our farm.
From seed to harvest and pasture to plate, we’re weaving vibrant community relationships while cultivating and raising food you can confidently enjoy and feel good about consuming. We eagerly anticipate gracing your table.
IT ALL BEGINGS WITH THE SEED
Only organic, heirloom and non-GMO seeds make the cut.
ANIMALS RAISED NATURALLY
Animals raised naturally are happier and healthier, and the best-tasting.
SPROUTING THE SEEDS
Every veggie and fruit here sprouts and grows pesticide-free, without a pinch of synthetic fertilizers or any genetically modified shenanigans. Plus, we’re on the Field Watch Registry (the no spray list.) Our produce is a natural delight for you and pollinators.
A win-win for everyone!
NURTURING THE SOIL
We’re all about pampering the soil. We do our best to keep weeds trembling in fear with the use of all types of mulches! Between straw, fabric shields and living mulch sidekicks, and we are never afraid to take out our trusty hoe and good old-fashioned hand-weeding skills. After each harvest has had their party in the ground, in come the cover crops, or a snuggly layer of mulch. We aim to tuck in our garden beds before winter’s chill sets in. Each year, feeding the soil is a top priority because happy soil equals a scrumptious bounty, year after year!
BUG BUSTERS & DISEASE FIGHTERS
We’re In our quest to be garden heroes, we tackle pesky pests and sneaky diseases with tricks like rotation, buddy planting, and physical barriers like row covers and wildflowers. These nifty methods shoo away the bad bugs while rolling out the red carpet for the good ones! If things get a really hairy, we may have to bust out the naturally organic-approved pest-busters to save a down trodden crop.
REDUCED RISK
Animals raised in alignment with natural practices provides meat, milk and eggs that are safer, with reduced risk of spreading E. coli, staph, salmonella, and other animal related diseases.
- Meat, milk and eggs that come from animals raised on pasture has the potential to combat all kinds of illnesses.
- Pasture-raised meat, milk and eggs contain significantly higher levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventionally raised animals. Omega-3s help safeguard heart cells and other bodily systems against stresses that can lead to irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure, and are also richer in antioxidants, such as Vitamin E, and higher in Vitamin D.
PASTURE-PERFECT GOODNESS
Our aim is to produce the highest quality, nutrient-rich, clean food, grown and raised the way God designed animals and plants to be.
Our dairy cows live the good life on pasture. They graze on fresh, green grass like it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet during spring, summer, and fall. Their 100% grass-fed diet guarantees that their milk is richer in omega-3 fatty acids and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) compared to grain-fed cows. This milk is also packed with bioavailable nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, K, and Calcium. When winter rolls around, they swap grass for hay from our top-notch trusted local hay farmer who grows hay perfectly designed specifically for dairy cows. And let’s talk about their milk time pampering: every morning and evening, our ladies get a sprinkle of love with non-GMO oats, molasses, minerals and protein to boost their vitamin game, and add a probiotic punch. On extremely long cold winter days, our gals may also enjoy a special treat that consists of soaked and sprouted non-GMO fodder. No corn, no soy, no antibiotics, no hormones—simply no junk!
Our chickens, and turkey are raised on pasture. Their diets are also supplemented with a blend of GMO-free and soy-free mix, as well as sprouted grains both have been carefully formulated to complement our birds’ natural diets. Every few days the birds are brought to fresh new pasture, they enjoy the fresh country air and sunshine like birds were created to do.
Our pigs are happy and healthy and thrive on our farm’s dense nutrient wooded areas. Happily munching on wild walnuts, acorns and foraging for delectable grub. Our hogs root, roam, play and forage on grass and garden/orchard produce, they love apples, pumpkins and & no-spray Christmas trees!
