Peasant Revolt Farm

Peasant Revolt Farm holds Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) certification, a peer-reviewed program that prohibits synthetic herbicides and pesticides and does not permit animal confinement. The farm's plot has never been used in industrial or conventional agriculture, meaning no synthetic chemicals have been applied to or accumulated in the soil. Each season the farm adds large quantities of local compost and uses biodegradable materials such as cardboard, woodchips, and straw. A precision depth roller on the walk-behind tractor limits soil disturbance to the top inch or two, preserving soil life. Pest management relies on physical removal, over-planting to absorb crop losses, a cayenne pepper spray to deter small mammals, and invisible deer fencing made from fishing line. No herbicides are used; weeds are managed manually.