At Orenda Urban Farm we believe in being stewards to the land we grow on.
We strive to create living soil by cultivating an environment rich in biology and diversity. In return, the soil repays our efforts with nutrition for our bodies.
OUF does not use any chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. We maintain fertility through the use of interplanting, cover crops, compost, and organic fertilizers like alfalfa meal. Also, while we are not 100% no tillage, we do practice as many no-till techniques as possible on our farm, which allows the soil to maintain populations of macro and microbiology, as well as hold carbon in the soil instead of releasing it to atmosphere.
As a small-scale farm, support from our community is absolutely vital. We have been so humbled by the number of people who have told us what they have made from our veggies or how our food has otherwise contributed to their home and their family’s nutrition. It is an important thing that we grow for our community and we are truly thankful for all the love and support.
