Russon Family Farms

Russon Family Farms in Clare, MI is a 56 acre farm pioneering Regenerative Agriculture in the heart of Michigan. Born from a desire to create a sanctuary against climate change and a commitment to the future of sustainable farming, Russon Family Farms is much more than an agricultural enterprise – it’s a symbol of resilience, regeneration, and hope.

It is a farm of fertile land, boasting a rich history and deep roots in Amish traditions. Today, the farm stands as a beacon of regenerative agriculture, committed to battling climate change and tackling food insecurity. Learn more here: https://www.russonfamilyfarms.com

Blue Sky Farm

Blue Sky Farm in Montague, MI headed up by Keith Johnson and Peter Bane have been pioneers in the field for decades. Peter Bane and Keith Johnson have been developing this 10 Acre site since 2014.

Farming in beach sand is no small challenge, especially with hot sun and drying winds. Nevertheless, with minerals, mulch, and compost the land is changing to one much more supportive of life. The 4-row windbreak / coppice and orchard trees are finally growing taller than us thanks in particular to consistent drip irrigation and chicken tractors in the alleys between the tree rows. Eventually we will use pigs and other animals to help us increase organic matter to restore soil fertility, improve crop nutritional density, increase drought-resistance, and reduce pests and disease.

Greenhouses and cold frames extend our growing season enabling us to enjoy good home-grown food year-round. Water catchment systems are coming up on our to-do list as we prepare to move from the trailer to the new home we’ve been building for two+ years. Lined ponds and rainwater storage tanks will provide backup water for our needs. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/BlueSkyFarmPermaculture/

Cider Ridge Farm

Cider Ridge Farm was one of our first Authenticated sites in 2013. It is a 12 acre site in Alexandria, KY, 45 minutes south of Cincinnati, OH with a key line designed alley grazed fruit and nut orchard with over a mile of swales, several pocket ponds and one large key line pond. It was designed and installed by Mark Shephard in 2013. It continues today as an experimental Cidery with sheep grazing in between the rows of fruit trees. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/ciderridgefarm

Wake the Farm Up

Wake the Farm up was one of our first Authenticated sites, going back to 2015. It is a 5 acre Permaculture Homestead with a food forest, livestock and Market Garden in Versailles, IN. It continues to progress to incorporate more of the built environment elements, moving the house towards off the grid.

Permaganic Eco-Garden

The Permaganic Eco-Garden is where the Authentication started by Luke and Angela Ebner and Braden Trauth in 2010 with a soft launch in 2012. The garden started around the turn of the Millenium and is one of the original urban gardens in Cincinnati in the post industrial era. It was taken over by the newly formed non-profit, Permaganic in 2009 by Luke & Angela Ebner. It is a market garden and food forest and trains inner city youth in work readiness programs through farming education and sales. It is an emerald in the urban core of Cincinnati at 1710 Main St. Permaganic.org