How We Grow Our Produce

Brookwood Community Farm is committed to sustainable farming and all crops are grown using organic practices that promote healthy soil and a balanced ecosystem to maintain populations of “good bugs,” soil microorganisms and disease fighting mechanisms in the field.

Soil fertility is achieved without the use of synthetic chemicals: through composting, nutrient recycling, cover crops/green manures, organic fertilizers, raised beds and other soil building techniques. Pest control methods emphasize variety selection and cultivation techniques that enhance natural defenses and promote strong, disease resistant plants.

We use row covers, crop rotation, beneficial insects and, when necessary, organic materials approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute to minimize pest damage to our crops. Although Brookwood Community Farm is not organic certified, we follow the Northeast Organic Farmer’s Association organic pledge, which outlines the environmentally and socially sustainable practices we follow. We try to keep CSA members and community farm participants informed about our farming practices and we welcome your questions, input, and direct involvement in the sustainable farm operation.