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Greenhouse solar thermal heating project completed
 3/29/2008

We have completed the installation of our solar thermal system for green house root zone heating. The project is partly financed by the United States department of agriculture rural development program. The system consists of two Helyodine (Gobi) 4x10 flat plate collectors, a 120 gallon water heater tank with heat read more »

USDA certified organic CSA shares now available
 1/24/2008

USDA certified organic Community Supported Agriculture shares are now avaliable in Shepherdstown, Martimsburgh, Charles Town, WV. Join now and - Enjoy eating with the seasons, with fresh, certified organic produce delivered weekly to your neighborhood - Trust the fact that your food is nutritious, healthy, and safe - Help ensure read more »

Organic re-certification
1/17/2008

In November we received organic re-certification under the USDA National Organic Program. We were originally certified as organic in 2002 through the Mountain State Organic Buyers and Growers Association, but the new federal legislation mandates that organic certification must be done by USDA accredited agents. There are currently no accredited read more »

Redbud Farm is a family business in Berkeley County, WV.  We received our organic certification from the Mountain State Organic Buyers and Growers Association in 2002.  Named after historic Redbud Hollow, the original log cabin on the premises, we are committed to preserving our local agricultural heritage by practicing and teaching sustainable agriculture.  Our mission is to grow high quality organic food for our local community while promoting sustainable agriculture, building, and energy applications through our internship program and on-farm research.  Our fresh produce and flowers are sold in restaurants, Washington D.C. area farmers markets, and through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that services local consumers in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.  We believe that fostering a link between farmers and the community is crucial to ensuring the viability of our local farms.

Our growing philosophy is ecologically based and is informed by more than 15 years of experience and formal education in the Agricultural Sciences.  We farm in concert with nature, using NO chemical fertilizers or pesticides and maintaining practices that conserve water and soil resources:
  • Hay as mulch conserves our soil moisture
  • Cover crops and composts feed our soil
  • Biological control (natural enemies like lady beetles), crop rotation, and companion planting protect our crops from pests
We focus on crop diversification, with an array of heirloom varieties to enhance genetic diversity, and are committed to incorporating renewable energies like solar and biodiesel in our production system, to reduce fossil fuel dependence and enhance overall sustainability.

Haroun Hallack served as an extension agent in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and has extensive training in sustainable agricultural technologies, such as solar electric, solar hot water, water catchment, and green building.

Clarissa Mathews has a Ph.D. in Entomology and specializes in biological control and sustainable living.  She conducted research on compost and ecological orchard production at the USDA for 6 years and now serves on the faculty of Shepherd University’s Institute for Environmental Studies, teaching Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, and Sustainable Energy.  Her research includes wind and biodiesel applications for WV farms.

Our organic certification was awarded in 2002 through the Mountain State Organic Buyers and Growers Association (MSOBGA).  MSOBGA was the organization responsible for certifying growers in West Virginia until the national standards controlled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture went into effect.  In 2007, we were re-certified under the USDA National Organic Program that now oversees all organic certification in the U.S.  Since there is no USDA-authorized certifying body within the state of West Virginia, we re-certified through  Oregon Tilth (OR).  

Recent news

Greenhouse solar thermal heating project completed
 3/29/2008

We have completed the installation of our solar thermal system for green house root zone heating. The project is partly financed by the United States department of agriculture rural development program. The system consists of two Helyodine (Gobi) 4x10 flat plate collectors, a 120 gallon water heater tank with heat read more »

USDA certified organic CSA shares now available
 1/24/2008

USDA certified organic Community Supported Agriculture shares are now avaliable in Shepherdstown, Martimsburgh, Charles Town, WV. Join now and - Enjoy eating with the seasons, with fresh, certified organic produce delivered weekly to your neighborhood - Trust the fact that your food is nutritious, healthy, and safe - Help ensure read more »

Organic re-certification
1/17/2008

In November we received organic re-certification under the USDA National Organic Program. We were originally certified as organic in 2002 through the Mountain State Organic Buyers and Growers Association, but the new federal legislation mandates that organic certification must be done by USDA accredited agents. There are currently no accredited read more »