Regenerative Practices

Edgewood Community Farm employs a range of regenerative practices focused on sustainability and productivity. We repurpose logs and felled trees from landfills, using them for firewood, furniture, wood chips, and mushroom cultivation, as well as constructing farm infrastructure. Our three-bin composting system, accessible to the neighborhood, yields nutrient-rich compost. We adopt no-till methods to minimize soil disturbance. Strawberry plants and fruit trees are strategically grown on slopes to curb erosion and weed growth. Our approach avoids pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. We rely on a 500-gallon rain barrel system equipped with water and rain sensors to efficiently water the farm. Instead of landscape fabric, wood chips and mulch are used, while local leaves and grass serve as natural mulch and fertilizer. A drainage and runoff system is in place to direct water to plants. Native pollinators and plants are extensively integrated into our operations. Our farm is entirely powered by solar energy. Bat boxes and birdhouses are utilized for natural pest control, and overwintering and cover cropping contribute to our holistic approach.