What is the value in living a life if the life is not truly lived to the fullest? How do we find purpose and fulfillment? What can we do that can make an impact on the world, or at least a little portion of it? Why did we choose a path that little think to venture down? How can we give back to the Earth for all she provides and protect her for the future?

The farm on Northford Road in Wallingford, Connecticut has been in the Cooke family since the mid 1700’s. Up until the 1990’s it operated as a dairy farm and at its peak operated over 1000 acres of land and 400 head of Holstein milkers, dry cows, heifers, calves, and one or two bulls. These days the farm has retained 100 acres and runs a hay operation as well as leases 8 acres and two building to Muddy Roots Farm.

Currently, Muddy Roots Farm leases 7 acres for animal production and an acre for vegetable production. We run the poultry operation on 4 acres of pasture and raises pigs in two acres of a mix of pasture and forest. Their crop enterprise currently consists of a a half to 3/4 acres of high tunnel crops and outdoor production combined. Heirloom varieties of crops makes up 75% of the vegetables grown with the other 25% being first generation hybrids; all free of genetic engineering and manipulation. Bringing nutrient dense and safe food to the community has always been a top priority. Special care and focus are given to maintaining the land and protecting a providing for the flora and fauna on the farm.

We cannot claim to be the government owned word “organic” as we have made a choice to not pay into a system such as is required to use the title, but we have promised to practice organically from the day we became an entity. Trust, integrity, and honesty allows us to convey the meaning and understanding to consumers. Learn more about Muddy Roots Farm.