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Welcome to Branstrator Farm!
"Branstrator Farm, where fruition is so much more than a metaphor." - Jon Branstrator
As the growing season approaches and you begin to crave juicy strawberries, crisp asparagus, blackberries the size of your thumb and peaches that drip juice down your face, think of Branstrator Farm.
At Branstrator Farm, our priority is producing high quality fruits and vegetables for our community while maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The farm is comprised of eight acres of strawberries, four acres asparagus, four of peach trees, twenty five of pumpkins and winter squash, four of staked tomatoes, less than an acre of blackberries, raspberries and currants, and multiple acres of soy beans, rye, and soft red winter wheat. When necessary, we use integrated pest management and operate on a 4 year crop rotation using cover crops to reduce the need for insecticides and pesticide use. These practices allow our produce to remain fresh and nutritious from farm to table.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an ecosystem based strategy that focuses on the long-term prevention of pests or their damage. IPM combines techniques such as biological control, habitat modification, changes in cultural practices, and the use of pest-resistant cultivars. Pesticides are applied only when monitoring indicates they are needed according to established guidelines, and applications are made with the goal of controlling only the target pest organism. Pesticides are selected and applied in ways that minimize risks to humans, beneficial and non-target organisms, and the environment.
As the growing season approaches and you begin to crave juicy strawberries, crisp asparagus, blackberries the size of your thumb and peaches that drip juice down your face, think of Branstrator Farm.
At Branstrator Farm, our priority is producing high quality fruits and vegetables for our community while maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The farm is comprised of eight acres of strawberries, four acres asparagus, four of peach trees, twenty five of pumpkins and winter squash, four of staked tomatoes, less than an acre of blackberries, raspberries and currants, and multiple acres of soy beans, rye, and soft red winter wheat. When necessary, we use integrated pest management and operate on a 4 year crop rotation using cover crops to reduce the need for insecticides and pesticide use. These practices allow our produce to remain fresh and nutritious from farm to table.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an ecosystem based strategy that focuses on the long-term prevention of pests or their damage. IPM combines techniques such as biological control, habitat modification, changes in cultural practices, and the use of pest-resistant cultivars. Pesticides are applied only when monitoring indicates they are needed according to established guidelines, and applications are made with the goal of controlling only the target pest organism. Pesticides are selected and applied in ways that minimize risks to humans, beneficial and non-target organisms, and the environment.
Branstrator Farm collaborates with several different agricultural organizations, such as Ohio State University to improve the crop quality and taste. Farm research has increased efficiency in production, furthered our progression to a sustainable operation, and allowed for continued distribution of fresh, local produce to our community.
Branstrator Farm values its relationship with the surrounding community and believes in educating the public on local agriculture. We host two seasonal festivals throughout the year, the Fall Harvest Bash the first weekend of October and the Snappin’ Asparagus and Strawberry Festival in May. These events provide a safe and fun environment for community members and families, while raising awareness about local food. The festivals invite local non-profit organizations, such as the Local Land Conservancy (CCOL), Wilmington Performing Arts Studio, and Energize Clinton County, and Grow Food Grow Hope Garden Initiative to raise funds in order to strengthen their presence in our community. We also donate produce as often as possible to the Association of Second Harvest Food Banks. Future plans include collaborating with youth organizations to plan field trips to our farm. Our youth will be able to learn where food comes from, about agricultural practices, and develop healthy eating behaviors.
Branstrator Farm values its relationship with the surrounding community and believes in educating the public on local agriculture. We host two seasonal festivals throughout the year, the Fall Harvest Bash the first weekend of October and the Snappin’ Asparagus and Strawberry Festival in May. These events provide a safe and fun environment for community members and families, while raising awareness about local food. The festivals invite local non-profit organizations, such as the Local Land Conservancy (CCOL), Wilmington Performing Arts Studio, and Energize Clinton County, and Grow Food Grow Hope Garden Initiative to raise funds in order to strengthen their presence in our community. We also donate produce as often as possible to the Association of Second Harvest Food Banks. Future plans include collaborating with youth organizations to plan field trips to our farm. Our youth will be able to learn where food comes from, about agricultural practices, and develop healthy eating behaviors.
