About Us

Meet your farmers

Eric and Annabel started farming in 2010 on a vacant lot in Lakewood, OH. Without a farming background, they followed the SPIN (Small Plot INtensive) method to grow a lot of veggies in a small space. The lessons learned from this proof of concept helped them develop a business plan and model. In 2013, they moved to Cleveland and more than doubled their growing space with a large backyard. They now grow vegetables intensively on about ½ acre in Cleveland.  

How we grow

Our growing practices

We follow organic growing practices. This means we never spray our food or soil with man-made pesticides or herbicides. Instead, we promote biodiversity on the farm to attract beneficial organisms, practice crop rotation to reduce pest pressure, apply plant-based compost to balance soil nutrients, and reduce soil disturbance to maintain microbial life. When we encounter an issue, we use biological controls to prevent any crop losses. These controls include pest barriers like row covers, companion planting to attract beneficial insects, hand cultivation to reduce weed pressure, and simply paying attention to the health of the plants and the soil to ensure everything is in balance.

Online store

Buy our products

We grow diversified vegetables, herbs and flowers and you can find our products at the following local food stores: 

• Lake Road Market in Rocky River
• Oxbow Orchard in Valley View
• purplebrown farm store in Peninsula

Cleveland has such a vibrant food scene and we are thrilled to collaborate with local chefs and food businesses. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs.

Grow Your Own

Plant Sale

Save the date! Our annual spring plant sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm (rain date Sunday 6/1 same time). Our sale is at the farm – 3612 W 114th St, Cleveland, OH 44111. 

Plant list we have planned for the sale can be found here. 

Let us help you get your garden started! All plants are started on our farm from seed (organic when available). Plants get their start in Sprout from Tilth Soil, a local product from Rust Belt Riders that comes from food waste composted right here in Cleveland! And, we have partnered with Tilth to make bags of their soil (Sprout and Grow) available at our plant sale. Most plants come in Cow Pots, which are made of composted cow manure and cardboard (no more plastic!). Cow Pots provide nutrients to the plant and limit transplant shock since you plant the entire pot in the ground. Cow Pots fully decompose in the soil. We offer a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers, mostly in 3″ pots. 

Visit the farm

Upcoming events

Bay Branch Farm is part of AG Futures Cleveland, a collective of local urban farmers aimed at ensuring the sustainable future of agriculture in Ohio. We’re offering a variety of free workshops and tours to new and beginning farmers, aspiring backyard growers and anyone interested in urban agriculture in the region. Click here to learn more and register for upcoming events.