The Wayward Seed Farm utilizes 3 main principles in its farming system:

Raised Beds, Composting, and Proper Crop Rotation.

 

Although we are not certified under the guidelines of the

National Organic Program, we meet and exceed most of these

requirements. First, no petrochemicals or pesticides are used in

our operation. Plants are given a healthy foliar feeding program

of seaweed, fish emulsion, and humus. In addition, various rock

powders and cover crops are applied to the soil to maintain a

healthy balance. Futhermore, aged compost is applied at certain

times during the year to build humus and feed important

microorganism in the soil. Our philosophy is simple; return the

fertility you remove by farming. It is the most simplistic view of

modern organics.

 

We are also experimenting with a new form of composting that

utilizes effective microorganisms or EM. Essentially lactic acid

bacteria are used to pickle the food and crop waste instead of

standard composting methods, also known as putrification. This

greatly speeds up the composting process and could be used in

municipalities to compost food waste from schools or

restaurants.

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our farming

practices, please call us anytime.

 

We would like total transparency between our operation and the

consumer. We want you to be connected to the process from

field to plate.