cedar valley Heritage farm
Family owned and operated in Exeter, RI.
Welcome to Cedar Valley Health and Wellness Collaborative in Rhode Island. We are a sustainable, holistic farm dedicated to promoting well-being and offering premium health solutions. We strive to cultivate a thriving community that embraces the power of nature.
Nestled within the picturesque Arcadia Management Area, spanning over 14,000 acres of pristine forests in Washington County, our farm is a sanctuary for health enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
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At Cedar Valley, we are passionate about heritage animals and crops that thrive in the vibrant landscapes of New England. Our commitment to sustainable practices ensures that all our products are pasture-raised and NON-GMO, delivering unparalleled quality and nourishment to your body.
As a true Farm-to-Table operation, we collaborate with local businesses to bring the freshest, nutrient-rich meats and produce straight from our fields to your table. Indulge in the flavors of the season and savor the experience of our exquisite Farm Dinners, a culinary journey that showcases the finest ingredients in harmony with nature's bounty. Stay updated on upcoming events by visiting our Facebook page!
Beyond farming, Cedar Valley is a hub for holistic living, where we believe in the interconnectedness of farming, cooking, creating, and truly embracing a balanced lifestyle. We empower individuals to unlock their full potential and elevate their well-being.
Join us on this transformative journey as we blend the wisdom of traditional farming practices with cutting-edge health solutions. Discover the Cedar Valley Health and Wellness Collaborative – where farming, cooking, creating, and living harmoniously intersect to enrich your life.
On our farm we combine Joel Salatin style animal husbandry with Jean Martin and ELLIOT COLEMAN inspired market gardening. This means that we rotate our animals in a strategic path around our farm to not only give each animal its best life possible, but also to use the animals to work the land and add nutrient density back into the soil.
Meet the Farmers
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Farmer Jon
Lead Agriculturist, Livestock Manger, Chef. Dad.
Rooted in the desire for better ingredients, Jon brings a culinary background to farming. He has paired a strong work ethic with his study of kung fu and wushu. Taking the paraphrased Chinese proverb “It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.” Literally, Jon has taken to the life of a Warrior-Gardener.
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Farmer Lyndsey
Agriculturist, Livestock Hand, Logistician, Marketer. Momma.
Fueled by her desire to improve her failing health, Lyndsey decided that the best way to nourish her body, mind and soul was to jump right into regenerative farming. She has never looked back and is all the better for it!
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Farmer Charlotte
Pure FASHIONISTA at heart, Charlotte loves taking care of her small flock of sheep. She loves setting up a new, lush grazing area for Dusty and Brownie with a comfy chair and good book for herself.
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Farmer Chase
Chase is a sweet, hardworking farmer. Collecting eggs and construction projects are his favorite part of farm life.
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Farmer Hunter
Hunter LOVES the outdoors and anything active. He can show you all the hiking trails and the BEST ways to play on the farm.
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Farmer Maverick
Maverick is a curious and adventurous, toddling farmer. He gives the BEST tours and hugs and can tell you exactly what is edible and what is not on our land as he is a natural born forager.
Inspired By
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Joel Salatin
Joel F. Salatin is an American farmer, lecturer, and author. Salatin raises livestock on his Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. He is the author of many how to farm books, with a bit of humor and call to action within.
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Jean-Martin Fortier
Jean-Martin Fortier is a Québécois farmer, author, educator and advocate for ecological, human-scale and economically-viable sustainable agriculture. He is the founder, with his wife, Maude-Hélène Desroches, of Les Jardins de la Grelinette, a certified organic market garden in Saint-Armand, Quebec.
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Eliot Coleman
Eliot Coleman is an American farmer, author, agricultural researcher and educator, and proponent of organic farming. His book The New Organic Grower is important reading for organic farmers, especially market gardeners. He also shares his knowledge in how to farm all year no matter your climate.
“A farm includes the passion fo the farmer’s heart, the interest of the farm’s customers, the biological activity of the soil, the pleasantness of the air about the farm — it’s everything touching, emanating from, and supplying that piece of landscape. A farm is virtually a living organism.”