About the Farm
Communitas Farm derives its name from the latin word for community. Communitas translates to “the very spirit of community” or “an unstructured community in which people are equal.” The Baltimore region has always been our community, our home, and we can’t think of a word that better captures our intentions with starting this farm. We’re excited and lucky to start with a strong network of neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family.
We’re committed to providing high-quality and sustainably grown produce. Our farm is located on about a half acre. This scale enables us to grow, cultivate, and harvest food from our backyard in the “Hereford Zone.”
In everything we do, we are guided by our service to people and the environment. We want to leave this planet better than we found it, hence stewardship as one of our core values. To help ensure we’re growing the highest quality food and supporting resilient food systems and ecosystems, we combine the knowledge and tools of modern small-scale organic farming with the deep wisdom of a practice that stretches back 10,000 years. This includes carefully selected seeds, minimal soil disturbance, and conscious use of our natural resources.
We’re not certified organic by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). However, we follow organic standards, including compliance with USDA’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. In short, this means that we protect our soil, crops, and environment—and our community. We never distribute or sell food that we would not consume ourselves.
We hold certifications in produce safety and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) through the Produce Safety Alliance and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), respectively. GAP “refers to farming methods that reduce the likelihood of contaminating produce.” This includes the “[i]mplementation of practices that address water quality, manure and compost use, worker health and hygiene and contamination from wild life, domestic animals and livestock” (MDA).
We look forward to creating and supporting a community of people who value fresh local food, those who want to know their farmer and how their food’s grown.
We’re grateful to be able to create this dream with you. Thank you for being here and supporting us!
