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9 Vegan Farms in the United States

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Jonathon Engels, a long-time vegetarian turned vegan, is currently on a trip from Guatemala to... Read More

As important as it is that we all do what we can to keep animals safe, protect the earth, and maintain our own health, it’s also vital that we Support those people and companies out there trying to do the same. Whether it is farm sanctuaries, environmental activism, or self-empowering nonprofits, part of our duty as people trying to make the world a better place is to participate.

So, as vegans and plant-based eaters, we tend to turn towards fruits, vegetables, and grains for a lot of our nutrition. We could, and often have little choice but to, turn to the food giants that control farms to supply us with these things. Or, maybe, just maybe, we can find ourselves some hardworking, conscientious farmers hoping to give their communities good, honest food to eat, all without destroying the planet.

By all means, we should be growing some food at home, but when supplies run out, these—and those like them—are some of the farms we might turn to for a little help. Veganic farms don’t use animal products (or by-products), nor do they use agrochemicals to kill insects or anything else. Instead, veganic farmers build up soil life to create fertility and biodiversity. They produce food the way we vegans dream it could be done.

1. Zava Ranch

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On the Central Coast of Southern California, Zava Ranch specializes in fruit growing, specifically assorted citrus fruits, Asian persimmons, and avocadoes. This is a small, 20-acre family farm that has children running amongst the trees. They ship their fruits, herbs, and so on via in recyclable packaging. Avocado subscriptions are available via the website.

2. Vine Sanctuary

Listed as a veganic farm in Vermont, VINE is LGBTQ-led and works for environmental, animal, and social justice. This farm is more focused on the educational aspects of its particular “quirks”, so in terms of gardening, it is largely centered around teaching folks about veganic gardening. People can visit on organized public days, via personal tours, and as volunteers. Learn more on vinesanctuary.org.

3. Spoke & Leaf Farm

Found in North Plains, Oregon, Spoke & Leaf Farm is a women-owned, community-supported, vegan farm that produces food with compassion for all living things. The farm specializes in seasonal vegetables and sells it via CSA baskets and farmers’ markets. They have a great, blog-like Facebook page and a rather sparse website.

4. Plantiful Farm

In the mountains of Western North Carolina, Plantiful Farms strives to keep things sustainable and ethical regarding food production. They grow vegetables, cultivate mushrooms, produce fruits, and farm herbs. They even get into legume, grain, and edible seed production. Their products can be found in the East Asheville Tailgate Market or Yancey County Farmers Market. Check out their awesome work on the website.

5. Maitu Foods

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Maitu Foods was founded by a vegan chef who cooks with a passion for food justice. It’s based in Atlanta, Georgia, and provides education as well as vegan school lunches to the local community. This chef, JoVonna Johnson-Cooke, and her husband, Eugene Cooke, also co-founded Grow Where You Are to promote community food gardens and vegetable farms.

6. Khadighar Farm

Khadighar Farm in Industry, Maine, is run by the long-time veganic farmer, author, and seed-saving guru Will Bonsall. For the most part, Will doesn’t sell his produce, though he does sometimes sell seed surpluses from the Scatterseed Project. His farm is focused on and largely achieves self-sufficiency, and he shares wisdom and tips for doing so in his books. Learn all about him in this unique farm write-up.

7. Good News Market Farm

A little farm in Central Michigan markets its veganically-grown produce locally and takes pride it being super fresh, picked within the last 24-to-48-hours fresh. They have partnered with organic growers from the local Amish community. They have more exciting stuff to check out on the Good News Market Farm website.

8. Eastward Gardens

Located in Hardinsburg, Indiana, Eastward Gardens grows over 150 different varieties of flowers, fruit, herbs, and vegetables. They sell to their hometown and as far away as Louisville, Kentucky. They do locally delivered/pick-up CSA baskets. They have an online market selling produce and fresh flower bouquets on their website.

9. Berea Gardens Center

Tucked away in Minnora, West Virginia, Berea Gardens Agriculture Center has a market farm, seed bank, and training programs for aspiring veganic growers to learn from. They believe in small, family farms being the way forward for secure, safe, and healthy food production. All of their details are available on the very informative website.

As we can see, veganic farms are all over the United States, and they are popping up more and more. Plus, we can use these places as inspiration and information for growing our own veganic food at home.