Heartwood Farm & Cidery

40 acres5438 2nd Line Erin, Acton, Ontario, L7J 2L9Val Steinmann and Brent Klassen

We believe that our farm system can be modelled on natural ecosystems in order to restore the healthy natural cycles (water, carbon, nutrients) that create conditions for life (in the soil and above the soil) to thrive. Regenerative agriculture depends on restoring respectful and interdependent relationships.

Products

  • Craft cider
  • Maple syrup
  • Grass-fed beef
  • Honey
  • Farm stays

Regenerative Practices

  • Reduced tillage
    • Minimum-till
    • Permanent grassland
  • Soil cover
    • Cover crops
    • Organic mulch
  • Biodiversity
    • Intercropping
    • Pollinator buffers
    • Habitat conservation/creation/restoration
  • Agroforestry and perennials
    • Silvopasture
    • Perennial crops
    • Windbreaks
    • Native perennial vegetation conservation
  • Integrating livestock
    • Adaptive multi-paddock grazing
    • Bale grazing
    • Integrated crop and livestock
    • Pastured pigs or poultry
  • Organic inputs
    • Compost
    • Manure
    • No synthetic pesticides
    • No synthetic fertilizers
  • Water management
    • Rainwater harvesting
    • Water conservation

Observations

  • Improved water infiltration on eroded ridges
  • Reduced run-off on hilly landscape
  • Return of ground-nesting, endangered grassland birds (e.g. bobolinks, eastern meadowlarks)
  • Increase in diversity and numbers of beneficial insects, pollinators

How to buy

  • Farm store, Online store
Contact
www.heartwoodfarm.cainfo@heartwoodfarm.ca416-527-4432
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