The Farm
An aerial view of a few high tunnels on the Farm. High tunnel growing has proven to be more productive for us by allowing more control over temperature, weed pressure and watering.
Crystal Organic Farm was started as a certified organic farm in 1993, making it one of the largest and oldest organic farms in the region. The farm is located on 175 acres of flowing creeks, pastures and hardwood forests of which 40 acres is under rotating organic cultivation specializing in vegetable, fruit, herb, flower and egg production.
At Crystal Organic Farm, we use make a conscious effort to add essential trace minerals back into our soil using compost tea full of micro-organisms, vitamins and minerals. We recognize that growing healthy soil is the basis for growing nutrient dense food. In addition, instead of relying on organic approved pesticides and insecticides, we opt for nettle/comfrey tea to treat and prevent disease or flower essence blends to help transplanted seedlings adapt. For pest control we employ beneficial nematodes and use companion planting techniques. Other methods such as crop rotation and solarizing the soil are used to control weeds and disease while slow shallow tilling helps preserve precious top soil and the beneficial insects living within those layers. The farm strives to create zero food waste, so excess food (that cannot be donated) is fed to the chickens or composted.
Nicolas was a founding member of Morningside Farmers Market in Atlanta, GA in 1995. After 25 years, they left the market to create The Online Farm Store, the first of its kind in the area, to better serve their local community with organic vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs plus products from surrounding farmers and artisans. In addition, Crystal Organic Farm is one of the top producers for wildly successful companies like Fresh Harvest and local meal kit service, Garnish and Gather.
The farm is a participant in the Natural Resources Conservation Service and is involved with numerous university crop studies around the Southeast as well as growing heirloom seeds for saving with companies such as Anson Mills.
Crystal Organic Farm continues to be on the forefront of the organic farming movement, and they are proud to be active members of The Real Organic Project and Georgia Organics. In addition, the farm was recently accepted into the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network.
At Crystal Organic farm, we believe a nourishing fulfilled life begins with what we feed our body. Our hope is that you will taste our food or stop by for a visit to experience the beauty that is Crystal Organic Farm. Eat Well, Live Well.
