SHEPHERD RIDGE FARM

At Shepherd Ridge Farm, wild spaces are intentionally allowed for wildlife habitat, particularly pollinators such as native bees and butterflies. Ecological diversity is not only encouraged, but recreated in areas that were monocropped and overfarmed in the past. Exotic invasive plant species that harm tree crops are mechanically removed. Microponds are created throughout the property for water retention and to provide habitat for amphibians and birds... Our commercial focus is hazelnuts. We are a member of the New York Tree Crops Alliance (NYTCA) and currently maintain superior hazelnut genetics appropriate for commercial hazelnut cultivation in the Northeast. Seedlings for sale from our farm come from cultivars with kernel weights above 1 g and are pollinated by trees proven to be blight resistant and able to fruit in our climate... We are currently taking orders for Nitka cultivar seedlings for Fall 2024 planting.

Primary location: Lansing United States