Ladybird Farm relies on creating a diverse ecology for natural food production. We focus on developing habitat and utilizing practices to promote beneficial insects to help keep pest populations under control, thus achieving a pest/predator balance through our insect community in the garden. We also strive to create a healthy soil which harbors a diverse microbial community to promote plant growth. We achieve these pursuits through planting cover crops, growing hedgerows, minimizing our disturbance of the soil, creating rich compost, and practicing crop rotation.
Through these farming methods, Ladybird Farm harnesses nature to be a reliable producer of environmentally-responsible foods. We hope our produce will have a positive impact on our local consumers and will propel them forward in their pursuit to live healthy, vibrant, and creative lives.
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Ladybird Farm has also partnered with Wildrock in an effort to create a farm-centric, educational environment for the public. We will hold on-site workshops, demonstrations, and garden tours that will provide knowledge to all age groups. We hope these events will encourage others to get their hands dirty and become excited about growing their own food.