At its simplest, USDA organic certification means our blueberries are grown without prohibited substances like synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and that the way we farm is inspected each year by an independent inspector and verified by a USDA-accredited certifying agency. But organic isn’t just about what we avoid.

 

The USDA organic standard is a regulated system that requires farms to demonstrate how they are protecting natural resources, promoting biodiversity, building soil health, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the land. Certification isn’t a one-time approval — it’s an ongoing process that involves detailed recordkeeping, annual inspections, and accountability to a defined set of practices.

 

Being USDA certified organic is just one way we demonstrate our dedication to the land we love. For us, that commitment shows up in the day-to-day work of the farm. It means pruning every plant, every year to allow sunlight and airflow to reach the blueberry branches and keep them healthy. It means laying mulch and weeding by hand to help each plant thrive. It means actively supporting soil health - keeping it covered, minimizing disturbance, and encouraging a diversity of plants in our walkways. It means using compostable tableware and using untreated lumber in our fencing.  It means choosing methods that support biodiversity and working with natural systems instead of trying to override them.

 

Above all - it means making decisions with the long-term in mind — not just what works for this season, but what will allow this land to keep producing for years to come.​