Metro Area Small Farms

Our specialties

• Organic and Sustainable Agriculture—Addressing soil, pest, and crop production issues for organic and sustainable agriculture systems. Soil and water conservation, IPM, and enhancing biodiversity are emphasized.Provide guidance and training to growers in their efforts to obtain organic or food safety certifications to comply with regulations and better market their agricultural products.
• Cover Crops- Using cover crops to build health and fertile soil, and calculating the plant-available nitrogen that they release.
• Small Acreage Stewardship—Addressing land management and soil and water quality for non-commercial small acreages.
• Community Food Systems—Addressing alternative and specialty marketing through creation and enhancement of local and regional food systems and farm direct marketing channels.