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In 2004, Gideon Porth founded Atlas Farm on 2.5 acres of rented land in Montague– it has now expanded to 100-acres, where Gideon grows a diverse array of certified organic produce in South Deerfield. Gideon started Atlas Farm after observing the inspiring work that Community-Supported Agriculture (CSAs) farms had on improving local food systems; he not only wanted his customers to feel more connected to their food, but wanted to do so sustainably.
Atlas Farm envisions itself as a “model of ecological production:” their fields are nourished with cover crops and naturally-occurring soil amendments; pests are controlled through crop rotation, cultivar selection, and biological controls; and the farm store and Hillside greenhouses are solar-powered, with the farm itself offsetting 200 tons of carbon annually. Gideon is continuously working to achieve 100% bio/solar power–a feat that is not easy for a farm.
While Gideon’s favorite crop to eat is cherries, his favorite to grow are greens–so make sure to try some of Atlas Farm’s napa cabbage and lettuce!
Atlas Farm envisions itself as a “model of ecological production:” their fields are nourished with cover crops and naturally-occurring soil amendments; pests are controlled through crop rotation, cultivar selection, and biological controls; and the farm store and Hillside greenhouses are solar-powered, with the farm itself offsetting 200 tons of carbon annually. Gideon is continuously working to achieve 100% bio/solar power–a feat that is not easy for a farm.
While Gideon’s favorite crop to eat is cherries, his favorite to grow are greens–so make sure to try some of Atlas Farm’s napa cabbage and lettuce!
