How We Grow
Growing With Nature
At Old Rivers Organic Farm, every field tells a story of balance, patience, and respect for the land. We grow organic wheat and oats using methods that work with the environment rather than against it. Our approach begins with the soil, the foundation of everything we do. Healthy soil means healthy crops, so we focus on natural processes that build fertility and preserve biodiversity year after year. By nurturing what’s already here, we ensure that the land remains productive, vibrant, and alive for the future.
Sustainability guides every decision we make. Instead of relying on synthetic fertilizers or chemicals, we use crop rotations with alfalfa to naturally replenish nutrients and strengthen the soil. Pest control happens the way nature intended, through biodiversity and careful land management. The result is more than just clean, organic grain; it’s a thriving ecosystem that reflects our deep care for this place and everything that grows within it.
Our Conservation Efforts
Caring for the Land and Wildlife
At Old Rivers Organic Farm, conservation is a core part of everything we do. We focus on protecting natural habitats, supporting local wildlife, and maintaining a healthy, chemical-free ecosystem that benefits both the farm and the surrounding environment.
Our Conservation Practices:
Rescue Animals on the Farm – All our animals are rescues and receive excellent care. Cats, dogs, and horses help maintain the farm’s health, with cats keeping rodents away from grain bins and buildings.
Wildlife-Friendly Lands – Deer, badgers, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, and porcupines inhabit the nearby hills, while wild birds feed on residual grain stubble during migration.
No Hunting Allowed – We protect all animals on the property; hunting is not permitted on the ground, in the air, or in the fields.
Preserved Habitats – Trees, forested areas, and wetlands remain intact to provide shelter and breeding grounds for birds and other wildlife.
Chemical-Free Soil – The soil is kept healthy naturally through undercrop rotation with clover, peas, alfalfa, and weeds, without using fertilizers or chemicals.
Organic Wheat & Oats
Grown naturally in balanced soil for clean, healthy harvests every season.
Alfalfa Rotation
Restores soil nutrients, builds structure, and supports long-term land vitality.
No Artificial Chemicals
Our crops are raised chemical-free to protect the soil and surrounding environment.
Natural Pest Control
Biodiversity keeps our fields balanced and resilient without synthetic sprays.