Aerial view of our farm

Our Farm, Our Story

Three generations of growing food with integrity, rooted in the land we love.

Est. 1987
The original farmhouse in 1987
Early days on the farm
How It All Began

A Dream Planted in Rich Soil

In 1987, Margaret and Robert Calloway traded their city jobs for 40 acres of untouched countryside. They had little more than a dream: to grow food the way their grandparents did, without shortcuts, chemicals, or compromise.

That first summer, they grew tomatoes, squash, and sweet corn. They sold at the roadside, and neighbors started lining up before dawn. Word spread. The farm grew.

"We didn't set out to build a business. We set out to grow food worth eating. Everything else followed."

— Margaret Calloway, Co-Founder

Our Journey

Milestones Along the Way

From a small homestead to a thriving 120-acre certified organic farm.

1987

The First Seed

Margaret and Robert purchase 40 acres and plant their first crop of heirloom tomatoes and sweet corn.

1995

Organic Certification

After years of natural practices, Harvest Roots earns official USDA Organic certification.

2003

The Dairy Barn

A small Jersey herd joins the farm, launching our artisan dairy and cheese program.

2012

Next Generation

The Calloway children return to the farm full-time, expanding to 120 acres and adding beekeeping.

2024

Farm-to-Door Launch

We launch online ordering and weekly delivery, bringing the farm directly to your kitchen.

Growing Responsibly

Our Sustainable Practices

We farm in partnership with the land, using regenerative methods that heal the earth while producing exceptional food.

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Regenerative Soil

We use cover cropping, composting, and no-till methods to build rich, living soil that gets healthier every year.

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Water Conservation

Drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and swale systems reduce our water usage by 60% compared to conventional farms.

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Biodiversity

We maintain hedgerows, wildflower meadows, and pollinator habitats to support the full ecosystem on our land.

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Pasture-Raised Animals

Our cows and hens live outdoors on rotating pastures, producing healthier food and naturally fertilizing the fields.

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Zero Synthetic Inputs

No pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers, no GMOs. We use biological pest control and companion planting instead.

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Minimal Packaging

We use compostable, reusable, or recyclable packaging for every product. Our delivery boxes are returned and reused.

Sunset over the farm fields

Good Food Starts With Good Land

120 acres of certified organic countryside, farmed with care since 1987.

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The People

Meet the Farmers

The hands and hearts behind every harvest. Our team lives and breathes this land.

Margaret Calloway

Margaret Calloway

Co-Founder & Master Grower

Margaret oversees the vegetable fields and orchard, bringing 37 years of hands-on growing wisdom.

James Calloway

James Calloway

Farm Manager & Cheese Maker

James runs daily operations and our award-winning artisan dairy, crafting cheese by hand every morning.

Lena Calloway

Lena Calloway

Beekeeper & Pantry Lead

Lena manages our apiaries, preserves kitchen, and all the honey and jam products you love.

Come Visit the Farm

We host open farm days, seasonal u-pick events, and guided tours. Experience the land firsthand.

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