Kristi-Lyn (Pollock) Buckley '08 - Deer Meadow Farmacy

 

At Deer Meadow Farmacy, we understand nature holds all the secrets to our wellness. When we allow ourselves to reconnect with nature through food and physical connection we allow ourselves to heal.Our world is in an epidemic of illness. From human health to the health of nature, we are on the brink of devastation and hoping science can come through with a quick pill or chemical for yet another bandaid when the answer to wellness is simple: nature in its most pure and natural form. With this in mind, we have created our farm to heal through food and connection to nature.

To create nature capable of healing, we added as much biodiversity to our land as we were able! Each new species we introduce attracts new birds, insects and animals. Each of these plays an intricate role in increasing soil health, which creates healthier plants to create healthier, tastier food. If you take care of your soil, your soil will take care of you. Taking care of your soil isn't as easy as planting a few seeds. Healthy soil requires hundreds of different species of fungi, bacteria, nematodes, insects, amphibians, grasses, legumes, herbs, flowers, trees, shrubs, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, wildlife, etc. Paramount to all of this is maintaining the underground ecosystem with as little disturbance as possible! Living soil is the most precious asset on our farm. It is the basis of the nutrition that creates your health.

Everything we do is with the soils health in mind. We strive to be a zero waste farm, so whatever cannot be utilized by humans or animals goes back to feed the soil in the form of compost. We do not poison our soil life with chemicals or synthetic fertilizers. We utilize no-till methods when seeding new plant species. We have created a self-regenerating, beyond-organic ecosystem that only continues to improve with each new growing season and each new farm family member. 2As nature on our farm has healed through diversity, it created food to heal the body. We realized the mind and soul needed the same connection to nature as the food. We noticed with each farm tour, the longer each person spent on our farm their energy and demeanor slowly changed. We watched the stress melt as their bodies relaxed, their eyes softened and laughter became genuine and came often. We have had people become so relaxed that they lay down with the cows, closed their eyes and let the sun warm their faces as they listen to the birds happily singing above them. A form of instant meditation as they quickly lose track of time and their ego allows space for their genuine self to take hold. Natures energy surges through them and connects them as they feel the living love and the living medicine our farm has to offer. This is the only drug our mind, bodies and soul need. We welcome everyone to become part of our farm family as we help you heal through truly healthy, sustainable pastured protein for your body and a connection to nature.

We encourage you to visit our website and purchase your pastured protein from our farm which facilitates every part of nature to live and thrive as intended. Claim your quarter, half or full beef, half or full pork and lamb, and broiler chickens quickly, as we only process meat in the fall to allow our animals to live and eat in nature. After your purchase, sign up to our Newsletter so you are informed of our next tours, suppers and new plans we have in the works to bring you to our farm to help in your wellness journey.

We can’t wait to help you live a healthy, sustainable life for you, your family and nature.