Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture, presented by Rock Glen Resort …Cabins, Camping, and Year-Round Fun! also fueled by KUBOTA. Today its the Crump Family Farm and we talked with Vivian Crump.
Established in 1990 by Chris and Vivian Crump, the Crump Family Farm began as a pick-your-own strawberry and vegetable farm, evolving over the years into a diverse agriculture-based business. In 2000, they acquired Vivian’s grandfather’s dairy farm, where they currently reside with their four children, focusing now on a herd of Angus-influenced beef cattle.
In 2020, they renovated a barn to create a retail outlet for farm products. Here, customers can find their own beef, free-range eggs from a variety of hens, freshly milled flour from up to nine grains, including ancient varieties, and honey from local bee hives run by their daughter. The store also features a range of locally sourced products, making it a hub for sustainable and community-oriented shopping.
The farm’s practices reflect a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. In 2019, they implemented a range of measures including a grass waterway, rock chute, and settling ponds to manage water flow across their 500-acre property. They also planted over 3000 trees and revamped their winter pastures to reduce erosion and improve habitat.
Their fields serve a dual purpose, with crops planted in spring that grow throughout summer for fall harvest. After harvesting, a cover crop is sown for winter grazing. This sustainable approach not only maintains soil health but also provides natural feed for their cattle.
The Crump Family Farms is a old school style farm that holds those values and traditions close in everything they do, and their dedication to environmental responsibility and local production ensures a sustainable enterprise that will endure for generations, embodying the essence of farm-to-table living and fostering a connection between consumers and the land.