Frog Song Organics started in 2011.
with their daughters, Coral and Jade
From the very beginning our mission has been to provide nutritious, healthy foods to our local community. We believe sustainable farming can be possible with respect to our human, ecological and economic resources. We have been a certified organic farm since 2012 by Quality Certification Services.
Our farm’s location is in eastern Alachua County, only 30 minutes from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Come for a visit, and you’ll see the many varieties of produce, herbs, and flowers. Everything at our farm is grown directly in our healthy soil, which optimizes nutritional content and lets each crop develop its richest flavor.
When we set out to create this farm, we were frustrated with the imported produce found in the grocery stores.
Farmer John worked as an organic farm inspector for fourteen years and observed multiple cases of fraud in the organic system that were never fully mitigated. We knew that organic produce is one of the best ways to protect our family (and yours) from harmful chemicals. However the distribution system was insufficient to ensure the integrity of the organic produce sold. Our best solution has been to grow organic produce as sustainably as possible, and find trustworthy partners that could help us ensure abundance throughout the season.
As we have grown we have learned more about our Foodshed, which spans from the Appalachian Mountains to the Southern tip of the Florida Peninsula.
We have made some incredible farmer friends that we rely on each season to grow the crops that are not possible at our farm. All of our trusted partners are either certified organic or only use organic materials and methods. We do everything possible to ensure that the food we bring to your tables is free of synthetic chemicals. Transparency is our best marketing tool. We love to give credit to all of the hard-working people that help make this happen every week of the year!
At the farm
You will see our flocks of laying hens grazing our orchards, pasture-raised pigs eating cover crops, and our kitchen that produces our artisanal jams, kimchi, syrups, pickles, and much more. No matter what season you visit you will see some awesome crops in the ground as we plant (and harvest) every week of the year!
One of our favorite parts about farming has been to get to know our amazing customers. Without you all, none of this would be possible. There’s nothing better than working at the Farmer’s Market and hearing our customers share what they’ve learned from us in a previous season to other people.
Food is what brings us together, and we believe this is the most important work we can put our energy into!
