🌱 ABOUT FAIRCREST FARMS PRACTICES
Regenerating Life, One Season at a Time
At Faircrest Farms, Farmer Karl, Rita, and their dedicated crew practice regenerative agriculture—farming with the intention to restore soil health and renew the vitality of all ecosystems on our land.
The life in the soil is the beating heart of our farm. Season by season, we cultivate more nutrient-rich, life-filled soil to enhance fertility, biodiversity, and interdependence. Our goal is to orchestrate, co-create, and cultivate beauty and nourishment, not just for today—but for future generations
OUR PHILOSOPHY🌾
Farming is both a science and an art—requiring clear logic and intuitive care. Our primary goal is to bring forth more life in full abundance, working in harmony with nature rather than against it.
We do not use any non-OMRI listed chemicals and are actively pursuing certification as an Organic Farm.
REGENERATIVE PRACTICES AT FAIRCREST FARMS
🥕 HOW WE FARM
Soil Health
To improve soil health, we focus on compost creation and application, cover cropping, organic soil amendments, and the use of mulching and no-till practices that nurture and sustain the land naturally.
Water Conservation
To support water conservation, we utilize drip irrigation systems for efficient water use and employ crop coverings to retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation, ensuring our farming practices remain sustainable and resource-conscious.
Pollinator & Ecosystem Support
To support pollinators and strengthen our local ecosystem, we cultivate dedicated pollinator habitats, integrate beneficial insects into our farming systems, and plant hedgerows that enhance biodiversity and provide natural protection for crops.
Season Extension
To extend our growing season and increase crop resilience, we use high tunnels and low tunnel row covers, allowing us to protect plants from temperature extremes and cultivate fresh produce beyond traditional seasonal limits.
Plant Nutrition
To extend our growing season and increase crop resilience, we use high tunnels and low tunnel row covers, allowing us to protect plants from temperature extremes and cultivate fresh produce beyond traditional seasonal limits.
Crop Management
Our crop management approach includes strategic crop rotation to maintain soil vitality, meticulous record keeping, and full traceability from seed to customer, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and the highest quality in everything we grow.
The Education, Mentorship, and Philosophy That Ground Our Growing Practices
đź“š OUR ROOTS & LEARNING JOURNEY
Intensive Organic Vegetable Experience
In 2021, Farmer Karl apprenticed under James Loomis, Farm Manager at Wasatch Community Gardens’ Green Phoenix Farm.
Over 1,700 hours, Karl learned organic, small-scale, intensive vegetable production—growing abundant produce on just 0.8 acres. The foundation of that success? Compost. Properly made
Permaculture-Based Design
In 2020, Karl and Rita completed a Permaculture Design Course with Peter Bane (Permaculture Institute of North America).
This 14-day immersion reshaped their view of farming—emphasizing harnessing nature’s patterns and energies to create systems that improve fertility and diversity with less effort and more wisdom.
Biodynamic Farming
In 2018, they studied on a biodynamic farm in Bavaria with Mattias and Margit Funk, learning about the Demeter standard, lunar planting cycles, and energy-rich preparations.
Biodynamic farming treats the farm as a living organism—interconnected, holistic, and spiritually grounded—guided by the principles outlined in Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture (1924).
Utah-Adapted Practices
Originally from Pennsylvania, Karl and Rita have carefully adapted their methods to Utah’s high-desert conditions—choosing crop varieties, irrigation strategies, and covering methods suited for the local climate.
Eventually, the goal is to use only open-pollinated, locally adapted seeds.
🤝 A CULTURE OF CARE
At Faircrest Farms, we see our crew as family—our Farmily.
We build community by sharing meals, supporting each other, and striving together for excellence.
Every day is a chance to learn, improve, and become better stewards of the land.
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