High Ground Farm is committed to promoting the Java Chicken breed, through breed management, and excellent care on a pristine forest homestead, and pasture. High Ground Farm is a sustainable farm using organic practices, set in north western Harnett County in rural North Carolina. The farm is Animal Welfare Approved; a member of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy; member of Goodness Grows in
North Carolina, and participates in the Carolina Farm Stewardship Farm Tour in the fall. Partnered with AWA to present a hands on Livestock Fencing Workshop over 4 days to construct a "proper" livestock fence around 4 acres, including large post placement,goat wire construction,electric fence barriers, gate attachments, bracing,and support construction. Life at High Ground Farm has been authentic and simple, in step with the seasons, and the land, for over 30 years. High Ground embraces the conservation of heritage breeds; land; and architecture. Growing food for the table from the soil, cooking from scratch, and eating at home has been a way of life for too many years to count. Depending on self reliance, sustainability, ingenuity and conservation, before it was the trend. Painting a picture, or writing a story on a summers eve.Visiting with friends sitting under the thick oak canopy, while sipping sweet ice tea. It is a way of life. So, come walk with me over the green hills, smell the gentle scent of English roses and Southern gardenias; watch the butterflies drift from zinnia to larkspur; hear the gentle coo of the hens as they scratch in the pasture; enjoy the taste of sweet tomatoes; and Ah Yes, the sight and warmth of a new laid egg. Step back from the 21st century into the 19th. This is High Ground, a different time, a different way of life.
