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 and flowers 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.
Find Our Produce
Where to Find Us
We grow diversified vegetables, herbs and flowers and you can find our products at the following local food stores:
- Lake Road Market — lakeroadmarket.com — Rocky River
- Oxbow Orchard — oxboworchard.com — Valley View
- purplebrown farm store — purplebrownfarmstore.com — 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
Our annual spring plant sale is usually held in late May or early June. We look forward to growing starts for you and seeing you in the spring! 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. Most plants come in Cow Pots, which are made of composted cow manure and cardboard. Cow Pots provide nutrients to the plant and limit transplant shock since you plant the entire pot in the ground.
Upcoming Events
Unplug at the Farm
Bay Branch Farm
7:00 - 9:00 pm
No agenda event! Make art, read a book, write, play games, chill. Turn off the phone! Free, no registration required. BYOB.
AG Futures Cleveland Farm Tour
Bay Branch Farm
TBD
Bay Branch Farm is part of AG Futures Cleveland, a collective of local urban farmers. Free workshops and tours for new and beginning farmers and anyone interested in urban agriculture.
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Questions about our CSA, farm stand hours, or anything else? We'd love to hear from you.