Mighty Sprout Farm is located on the outskirts of northeast Rockford on 5 acres of beautiful, semi-wooded farmland. The farm is marked by many unique features including a 100 year old farm house and three magnificent red barns. Farmer Michael, his wife Denise, and their children moved onto the farm bringing a love of the land, experience with perennial crop farming, and enthusiasm for local, sustainable agriculture.
We were excited and energized by our connection with the farmers of First Hand Harvest CSA and soon accelerated our plans to plant a variety of “centerpiece” perennial fruits and vegetables including: asparagus, blackberries, table grapes, and others. These crops will be available in the 2009 growing season and many years thereafter. The farm will also be planted with a careful selection of annual vegetables including a variety of heirloom tomatoes.
Our farm is presently animated by over 70 laying hens. These birds will truly be free range as we move them around the farm to forage on pasture – you won’t believe your eyes or your taste buds when you try our delicious, healthy eggs!
Mighty Sprout Farm was named with considerable help from our children, who wanted a “cool, fun name” that reflected the mystery and strength of nature. We look forward to bringing CSA members into our relationship with the land and the growing cycle.
