Kimball Fruit Farm

Kimball Fruit Farm grows produce using Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a program built around four branches: biological, cultural, physical, and chemical controls. Biological controls include parasitic nematodes in its greenhouses to manage fungus gnats and potting mix containing beneficial mycorrhizae. Cultural practices include drip irrigation, no-till growing, cover crops, and proper fertilization to promote healthy plant growth and prevent soil erosion. Physical controls include 100% biodegradable mulch for weed prevention and a 3,000-plus-foot deer fence around its fields. Chemical controls combine conventional and certified organic pesticides, prioritizing products that target specific pests over beneficial insects and favoring preventative over corrective applications. The IPM approach supports naturally occurring beneficial insects and pollinators, including ladybugs, without needing to introduce bees artificially.