Meet the Farmers

Growing Practices

At Wild Pansy, we follow organic and sustainable farming practices.

The term ‘regenerative’ agriculture is often applied to our approach of closed loop farming, but we prefer to think of it as microbial husbandry. As we continue to learn about the nutrient and dietary needs of beneficial microorganisms, we have adapted our practice to include on-farm composting and microscopic soil monitoring, which research indicates can improve soil bodies, while producing healthy vegetables and flowers.

Soil fertility, water conservation, and season extension are core organic and sustainable methodologies on our farm.

We are fortunate to be working at the intersection of three major food system components: soil health, farming, and food processing. We combine farm, food, and municipal wastes into a thermal compost that nourishes the soil, and in three seasons have spread about 15 tons of compost onto the three acres we cultivate. This nourishment is an ongoing process and we are grateful to have begun developing our on-farm compost process with the help of a North Central SARE Farmer-Rancher Grant, in partnership with Nightfall Farm.

What are organic and sustainable farming practices and why are they important?

The USDA ( United State Department of Agriculture) defines "Organic" as no application of prohibited substances like some herbicides and pesticides may be applied to the field. We take it a step further and want to build the health of the soil as well. Without healthy soil, healthy food cannot grow. To us, "sustainable" means working with Nature's systems and cycles to produce the best food we can. This is good for us, the bees and bugs, animals and water. We have to live here! Not only do we actively resist poisoning the earth through our organic practices, we want it to thrive through sustainable farming as well.
How can I buy food from Wild Pansy Farm?

You can buy food from Wild Pansy Farm at the Seymour Farmers Market or sign up for our subscription boxes. Each week, members pick up boxes that are filled with a carefully curated assortment of the best produce, fruit, herbs and eggs the season has to offer. Check out more information on the Subscription Box page.
Do you have volunteer opportunities, internships, etc.?"

We do offer internships and volunteer activities! If you are interested in interning with Wild Pansy Farm, send us an email at wildpansyfarm@gmail.com. Let us know a little about yourself and what you need out of an internship and we can begin a discussion. We also have Working Memberships where you come out to the farm and work in trade for our Subscription Boxes. We have limited spots so check out the Get Involved page for more information on Working Memberships. We are a working farm and are not open to the public on a regular basis, but if you'd like to schedule a visit, please contact us at wildpansyfarm@gmail.com
What are the ethics and values of Wild Pansy Farm?

Take only what you need, give back in return, and there will be enough for everyone. Observe and facilitate with Nature; she knows more than us and it is our responsibility to match her methods as best as we can.