Blue Yonder Organic Farm is a 20-acre farm in North Salem, IN, that produces organic, pastured meats, eggs, shiitake mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, vegetables, berries, apples, and Asian pears that are sold through farmers markets and their online store.
They received a $4,040 grant to purchase wildflower and herb seeds, birdhouses, and protective fencing. They have used these supplies to create wildlife hedgerows of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers around their pastures. Owner Sara Creech said, “I am so excited to continue seeing this previous corn/soybean acreage become a training location for what an integrated pasture that focuses on grass production and biodiversity, looks like.” Despite the pandemic, they shared their project with local master gardeners and through a couple of virtual education programs.
