Holbrook Farm

History

Located in Bethel, CT, Holbrook farm is a mere 12 acres, with only 4 acres in true production. With limitations to land size, the Holbrook family learned how to farm intensively while also being ecologically responsible. While not certified organic, we don't spray with pesticides or herbicides, we try to use beneficial insects and companion plants and we feel like weeds have a place in the ecological mix as long as they are controlled. The use of compost and natural leaf mulch aid in fertilization and weed suppression. The success of the farm rely's almost entirely on soil health. After spending decades building the soil to its current state, there is more than enough nutrients for crops to flourish. What you put into the environment and what you take out matters. We farm without use of plastic mulches and we reuse plastic and other goods as much as we can to reduce the amount on the farm and the environment. We want to leave the land in better condition than we found it.

Specialties

Our business specializes in healthy eating, community, home gardening, education, and delicious, fresh grown produce all year long. Have you tried our greens in the winter? We have the EGGZ food truck on site all winter as well! Every FRI, SAT, and SUN from 8-1pm. They serve up some seriously delicious eats using our vegetables!