FA R M S | S A N J U A N I S L A N D A C T I V I T I E S
The following list is a sampling of local island farms. Visit www.sanjuanislands.com - Community Info - San Juan Islands Business Directory - Agriculture - to view a full list of island businesses in the agriculture industry.
AURORA FARMS
KRYSTAL ACRES
Aurora Farms is committed to producing beautiful, nutritious and outstanding organic food for our community. Following sustainable organic practices and farming year around on over 100 acres, these polyculture farms build soils naturally while producing pasture raised and grazed beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. These proteins join the wide variety of vegetables, fruits and berries, as well as flowers, herbs, and value added products. Tours of the farm, farm store, greenhouses, fields, animals and more are available by appointment. The farm enjoys visitors all year at the B&B farmstay, and hosts farm to table dinners, events, educational workshops and more. www.aurorafarms.org | farm@aurorafarms.org | 360.378.0233
The Farm at Krystal Acres is a 40 acre alpaca farm on scenic San Juan Island in Washington State. Under new ownership, the Brahic-Kusner family is commited to taking over the stewardship of the property and care for these gentle animals, as well as the land they graze. Stop by and enjoy the pastoral views dotted with over 50 alpacas. Take a stroll and learn a bit about the alpacas, and how they are one the most eco-friendly livestock animals in the world. Afterwards, come visit the store and shop for knitwear, blankets, toys and more all made from alpaca wool, one of the softest, most sustainable, cruelty-free, environmentally friendly fibers on the planet. www.krystalacres.com | info@krystalacres.com | 360.378.6125
DANCING SEEDS FARM
NEW HANNAH FARM
Dancing Seeds Farm has been growing some of the best vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs on San Juan Island since 2018. You can join their fruit, veggie and flower subscription programs, stop by the farm store, visit Dancing Seeds Farm booth at the SJI Farmer’s Market, or find their products in select restaurants around Friday Harbor. They have developed a vision that incorporates land stewardship, healthy food, a love of learning, and appreciating the inherent joys of being on the land. Dancing Seeds Farm uses ecology as their guide in growing nutrient-dense food while also creating an ecological habitat, working with nature as a partner rather than opponent. www.dancingseedsfarm.com | greg@dancingseedsfarm.com | 360.622.2330
New Hannah Farm is a small, diversified vegetable farm on the west side of San Juan Island, WA. New Hannah Farm focuses on growing high-quality produce for local residents and businesses. They also hope to serve as an educational resource for aspiring farmers. New Hannah Farm accepts donations year round in support of their efforts. Although they are not certified organic, New Hannah Farm uses organic growing practices and OMRI listed products. The mission of New Hannah Farm is to cultivate community around local food and the continuous pursuit of quality, education, and sustainability on every level – psychological, physical, economic, and ecological. www.newhannah.com | newhannahfarm@gmail.com | 360.298.1746
FEDERICO FARMS
PELINDABA LAVENDER FARM
Federico Farms has been family owned and operated since 2012, supplying sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. Federico Farms offers pasture raised chicken and duck eggs, along with a year-round farm store open daily (9am-6pm). A bounty of fresh cut flowers, potted plants and vegetable starts are available throughout the spring and summer. The change in season from summer to fall brings enjoyment for all to partake in the harvest of their u-pick pumpkin patch. Federico Farms uses organic & natural practices on all their crops and animals. Composting, crop rotation and polyculture are all common daily practices. www.federicofarmstore.com | federicofarms6@gmail.com | 360.298.4480
Pelindaba Lavender is a premier grower of lavender plants, distiller of lavender essential oils and handcrafted lavenderbased products. Pelindaba cultivates all of their lavender flowers in their own organically certified fields and extracts the essential oils from these flowers in their own on-site distillery. The lavender fields are open daily year-round to visitors to enjoy. Blooming begins in early May and some varieties are still in bloom in October. The “peak of purpleness” is during the height of the summer bloom in July-August. Surrounded by the natural beauty and glory of acres of blooming lavender, Pelindaba's offerings invite visitors to revel in the sight, smell and taste of lavender. www.pelindabalavender.com | admin@pelindaba.com | 360.378.4248
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