Orchard Hill Farm
Orchard Hill farm is an 80 acre diversified organic farm, growing 5 acres of vegetables and small fruit to supply our 185 family CSA, hay, pasture, and grains for our livestock (horses, laying hens, and pigs) and for seed. Most of our farm work is done with Suffolk Punch horses, a very old and rare breed of draft horse specially suited for work in field and forest. We strive to balance land area, livestock, manure production, energy use and crop production so that we have a largely energy self-sufficient farm that maintains or improves its soil fertility while producing nutritious and safe food for our local community. We are happy to share the lessons of our 30 years of farming and to teach the many skills (from crop planning on paper, through field and garden work, to harvest and market) that young farmers require to get started on their own. We accept 4 apprentices each year. If you are looking for a rich learning experience that will help prepare you to start farming, and particularly if you are interested in farming with horses, apply to Orchard Hill!
Contact: Ken and Martha Laing 45415 Fruit Ridge Line, RR#5, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3S9
tel 519-775-2670
e-mail: kmlaing at orchardhillfarm.ca
website: www.orchardhillfarm.ca
