Bibb Forest Farm (BFF) is a regenerative farm in Louisa, VA. We grow better than ‘organic’, nutrient-dense vegetables for our farm members and online farmers markets.

Jesse spent several years studying horticulture and business management in the Netherlands and now manages the farm.  He brings a depth of knowledge in soil science, biology and a passion for growing delicious nutritive food.  

Tom grew up with a few memories of country living thanks to his dad’s interest in gardening and now tries to come out when he can.  He spearheads building projects or enjoys to go foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest with his backpack filled with his oil painting gear.

Is Bibb Forest Farm Organic?

We were in the application process to be certified organic by the USDA, but decided against completing the application due to the high cost associated with it.  Without offending the organic community we simply found that the organic label did not encompass our goal in farming.  We are not trying to grow blemish free produce that meets organic standards, but food that has the ability to nourish.   

At BFF we use no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, we use no GMOs, we plant habitat for pollinators, use aromatic and medicinal plants for immune boosting crop sprays, we use lots of compost to replenish burnt carbon lost in uncovering the soil, plant cover crops and make compost teas with cultured micros to nourish the soil.  We keep honeybees for pollination and they enjoy the diversity of crops that we grow and flourish in early spring with all the maple trees blooming.  Our annual practice is to preform in depth soil samples and make custom mineral-balancing amendments per crop to grow the most nutritious veggies that we can.   

Jesse hopes that many generations after him will be able to work on the same plot of land that he began with his parents.  This hope for the future directly ties into the sequestration techniques that he is employing through regenerative farming.

Where do we sell?

We sell on our online store to CSA and store members with currently 4  pickup points:

• Salisbury 4-5 PM, Wednesdays
• Church Hill 4-5 PM, Wednesdays
• West End 4-5 PM, Wednesdays
• On the farm pickup 11-3 PM, Fridays (contact for address, near the town of Louisa)
• Specific address provided on checkout when pickup location is selection

BFF also participates in Fallline Farms and Local Roots (a nonprofit, online farmers market serving the greater Richmond area). 

What else goes on at BFF?

BFF is known for their beautiful and delicious egg yolks laid by 10 + different breeds of laying hens.  The hens are pulled through the pasture weekly and are protected by Jane, the guard dog.  They are feed veg scraps and fermented non GMO grain.

BFF also runs a small flerd (herd of cow/flock of sheep).  Limited quantities of grass-finished lamb, beef and goat are currently available (Nov, 2019).  No antibiotics, wormers, or hormones ever used to date.  BFF looks forward to growing their flerd may start working towards a silvopasture system through the forest.

Down the road, BFF may add heritage hogs & wild simulated mushrooms in the forest.  We are in the process of adding interesting fruits to the farm.  Stay tunned.

(Jan 20, 2021)