Old Orchard Farm, llc

We believe that we are all stewards of the land rather than owners. As stewards we have a responsibility to:

Preserve The Agricultural and Rural Character Of The Farm

Conserve Our Natural Resources

Provide a Diversity of Wildlife Habitats

Provide a Stress Free and Humane Environment For Our Animals

These are not just lofty principles. We take our role as stewards to heart. Since the beginning, we have worked with what is now the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Strafford County Extension Service to be sure that we are following the best management practices for our farm. Together, we have established wildlife clearings, a pond, and are currently working on a project to restore habitat for the endangered New England Cottontail. The majority of the farm's electricity and all of its hot water comes from solar energy. The heat is provided by a high efficiency, carbon neutral wood furnace. Wood ash produced by the furnace is used as a liming and fertilizing agent in our fields. We have a state of the art manure composting facility that provides another great nutrition resource for the farm. The farm operates under a Nutrient Management Plan and a Forest Management Plan designed to protect and enhance our natural resources. We are in the process of developing a Rotational Grazing Plan as well.