History

Berle Farm has been under the same management for 30 years. Beatrice has little tendency for looking back, though, so when it came time to write our farm history, we decided to use a different approach. History is often written by recording change. Berle Farm has revealed two things in its history: what is consistent is strong, and chronology is merely an organizational tool which may not be relevant.

Every year, there are cows. There’s always grass and with grass, there is haymaking. Food is abundant but by no means the same every year or decade. Spring storms blow winds that terrorize all that is loosely hinged. The sun displays the biggest glory. The fences need mending. There are apples to pick.  There are children. The maple run foretells the coming season. The farm work is continually changing but our focus on soil and animal health consistently brings the best joy and flavor to our products. Solar energy is helpful. Experience is a friend.

Berle Farm never skips opportunity to research new methods for preserving flavor and nutrition and has always invested in great tasting food. The whole point is a solid vote for soil grown food, land preservation, and local economy with appreciation for community.