01.
The land
Falls Brook Farm sits on land that has been worked for centuries.
Long before European settlement the area was home to the Western Nehantic people. The land was later settled by the Sterlings beginning in the 1700s and by the Harding family into the early twentieth century. Our family has cared for the property since 1967, and no chemical fertilizers or pesticides have been used on the land during that time.
02.
Building the farm
The landscape here is beautiful but challenging to farm.
Woodlands, wetlands, stone ledges, and open fields create a complex terrain. Over the years, boulders were cleared, terraces built, and cover crops planted to slowly create soil suitable for growing food.
Today about three acres can be cultivated — plenty for a local farm!
03.
Growing with the soil
Good farming begins with healthy soil.
Salad greens are grown directly in the soil of the greenhouse beds and adjacent fields using organic seed, aged compost, cover crops, and water. When the soil is well cared for, plants grow strong and naturally resist pests and disease.
Rather than relying on heavy machinery or chemical inputs, the farm works with natural systems and careful observation.
04.
Native plants + ecology
Native perennial plants are grown alongside food crops to support the surrounding ecosystem.
These plants provide habitat and food for pollinators and birds, strengthening the balance of life across the farm landscape.
Many of these species are also available for local gardens, helping extend that ecological health beyond the farm itself.
“Feed the soil. Grow healthy plants. Nourish the community.”
05.
Part of the Local Community
Falls Brook Farm grows food and plants for the local community.
Greens and plants are available at the farm stand, local farmers markets, and nearby food stores. The farm also hosts visits from student groups in collaboration with Sterling City Studio, connecting agriculture, landscape, and art.
The farm continues to evolve, guided by the same principle that has shaped it from the beginning: healthy soil supports healthy life.