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Welcome

Welcome to Woodcrest Farm! We are a working farm in southern Orange County. You can read about our events and offerings here on our website, or subscribe to our e-newsletter by emailing woodcrestintern@gmail.com.

Mission

Woodcrest Farm is a working family farm, much like it was 100 years ago. We practice what has become known as sustainable agriculture: using natural methods to raise both livestock and organic produce for local markets. Our Heritage programs take root in Orange Grove, providing a connection to local culture and ecology, to our rural legacy and the story of this land. Woodcrest Farm School is a year-round learning center for all ages.

This has always been a “family farm” - which means that, in today’s agricultural market, it is too small to be profitable in the usual agri-business model. Our strategy has been to develop niche markets: grass-fed Dexter and Angus beef, farm-raised pork, goats and sheep, free-range chickens, pet milk, and in 2008 we began raising organic produce. All of these activities can coexist, use the land gently, and be economically practical for a family farm.

Visitors welcome! Call ahead for a tour!

 

 
Upcoming Events

Woodcrest Farm School

Classes currently in session
    Hand-
Sewing for Homeschoolers
   
Meets Thursday afternoons
    Enrollment: 5 (age 6, boys & girls)
    Projects: pillow, Amish doll

    Beginners Sewing (Adults)
   
Meets Thursday late afternoons
   
Enrollment: 4
   
Project: self-directed, pattern-based

    High School Blacksmithing    
    Private sessions for Emerson Waldorf School

Upcoming classes
     
Cheesemaking for beginners
   
Saturday, March 10th at 10am
    $40   
  
  To register: Call 919-933-5105

 

Spring Gala

     The Woodcrest Farm Spring Gala will be held on June 2nd at 6pm. This is always a lovely and memorable evening, full of lively conversation and 5-6 courses of soul-stirring food. This gala will have an English Pub theme, complete with home-brewed specialty beer. After much deliberation, we have decided to forgo paid entertainment and reduce the suggested donation to $50 per person. There will still be entertainment, although it may be story-telling with Woodcrest Farm community members. Call 919-933-5105 or email woodcrestintern@gmail.com to make reservations.

 

 

 

Ongoing Activities:

Blacksmith Open Forge
     - Meets most Saturdays (check the calendar)
     - 10am-12pm
     - $10 per hour for materials and instruction
School/ family tours and visits

Woodcrest Farm Market - produce, meat, eggs, pet milk
Farm craft classes

This is a family farm, so if we're here, we're open. Check our calendar for specific dates for these activities, or you can call the farmhouse at 919-933-5105.