The Farm
Staff
The Land Our Mission and Methods
Bailey Springs Farm is 10.5 acres located in Coatesville, PA. The farmhouse dates back to around 1800, and previously was a dairy farm, known as Harkins Farm. The property is designated as an Historic Resource by East Fallowfield Township.
In addition, to our growing areas, the farm boasts woods with mature Tulip Polar and Walnut trees, numerous springs, a creek, and wetlands, all of which flows into the West Branch of the Brandywine within the Delaware River Watershed.
At Bailey Springs Farm our mission is to not only connect with our community and provide sustainably grown, fresh produce, but to also be good stewards of the land.
Although we are not USDA certified, for several reasons, we do grow organically on the farm and will be pursuing other certifications in the future.
We do not use herbicides. Rather, we manage weeds through hand cultivation, tarping, and cover cropping.
We aim to reduce water use and soil erosion by using drip irrigation.
We look to build soil health by minimally tilling, and adding compost and organic fertilizers.
We grow a variety of flowers and native plants to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.