Mission & Vision

mission statement:
to steward the land through organic principles that nurture the soil and produce grain, elderberries and timber, employing people and supporting the community. 
honoring the traditions of Vermont, Scotland, Maine, New York State, Sweden, Quebec, France, and other agricultural communities that inspire our work with grain, elderberries, spirits and bread. 

vision statement:
to continue to improve the soil through nutrient management each season with incorporation of green manure crops, animal manure, rotation, shallow tilling practices
to share grain with Caledonia Spirits, bakeries and breweries through management of the farm and encouraging other farms to grow rye and barley for bakeries, the distillery, and stores 
to make whiskey with Caledonia Spirits and support the growth of organic grain farming in Vermont and the region
to make organic elderberries available for homes, farms, distilling, breweries, honey wineries, and those that incorporate elderberries into their value added products.