Loretto Motherhouse Farm

Loretto Motherhouse Farm Loretto Motherhouse Farm sustainably produces high quality beef and grains, while caring for the environment and serving as a place of education.

The 789 acre farm is owned by the Sisters of Loretto, a congregation of Catholic vowed Sisters and lay Co-members. The farm is engaged in sustainable production of non-GMO crops and pasture based beef. Multiple conservation practices such as riparian buffer zones, Forest Stand Improvement, and pollinator habitat zones have been implemented across the farm. Follow along with the Loretto Motherhouse Farm through the perspective of the farm dog Rascal.

WHAT A WEEK!!This week was New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future Where the Wild Things Are Summer Camp at the Motherhous...
06/13/2026

WHAT A WEEK!!
This week was New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future Where the Wild Things Are Summer Camp at the Motherhouse. Angela spent the week teaching, exploring and hanging out with this amazing group of 50 kids and several instructors. Farmer Cody and Andrew took the kids on hayrides Thursday. We are so thankful for this partnership.
On Tuesday Farmer Cody talked with the kids about his job as a farmer. He mentioned having ducks at home and when one kid learned his ducks weren't laying eggs yet, she walked into camp the next morning with a bag of duck eggs just for him.
We are also so thankful for all who support this camp, and for all of you that give generously to the Loretto Community, so Angela can spend her time doing things like this.

Please share and give us all of your suggestions!HELP! Our coffee/food truck for the Loretto Motherhouse Nature Run 5K/1...
06/10/2026

Please share and give us all of your suggestions!
HELP! Our coffee/food truck for the Loretto Motherhouse Nature Run 5K/10K has had to cancel. Who can we replace them with? Preferably one truck who can do both. Set up by 7am and should be wrapping up by 11am.

Y'all may only think about pumpkins in the fall, but for us they are a year around commitment!After harvest (Oct)-plant ...
06/09/2026

Y'all may only think about pumpkins in the fall, but for us they are a year around commitment!
After harvest (Oct)-plant cover crop
Spring(March)-Cover Crop not doing well, plant another cover crop.
Spring(April/May)- Research varieties and order seeds.
Now! Summer (June-July)-Planting, w**d control, watering.
Last year we did not have a good cover crop to plant into. This led to lots of w**d problems. This year, adding the extra oats and peas in the spring paid off because we have a thick, beautiful cover crop that has laid down on the ground perfectly to hold in moisture and prevent w**ds.
🎃in the comments tell us how many different varieties of pumpkins you think we grow.
Don't forget to register for the Loretto Motherhouse Nature Run 5K/10K !

Update: Congratulations Heather Mudd Fogle! You are our winner!We need your help spreading the word about the Loretto Mo...
06/01/2026

Update: Congratulations Heather Mudd Fogle! You are our winner!

We need your help spreading the word about the Loretto Motherhouse Nature Run 5K/10K! What we need from you by June 4th:
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We will draw one person for a free registration which includes a free t-shirt. Not close to us? That's ok! We have a virtual option and can ship your shirt!

05/30/2026

Come join us at Loretto Motherhouse Nature Run 5K/10K !

Not close to us, but still want to support? You can sign up virtually!!

We get asked often about cover crop and no-till benefits. Beyond the typical decrease in erosion and soil health benefit...
05/27/2026

We get asked often about cover crop and no-till benefits. Beyond the typical decrease in erosion and soil health benefits, this year keeping moisture in the soil and cooling the soil have been two of the biggest benefits that helped our crops get a quick start.
These pictures were taken on a hot May day while we were in a severe drought. The first two pictures are in areas with cover crop where the soil has not been tilled. The second two pictures are spots nearby the first spots where there is no cover crop and the soil was disturbed in small spots for things like tile work. With no cover, the soil dries out and bakes in the sun. This year's cover crop was essential for holding moisture in our soil that helped our crops germinate quickly, even during drought.

Fun on the farm! We are passionate about providing experiences for all ages on the Motherhouse Land! A couple of weeks a...
05/21/2026

Fun on the farm! We are passionate about providing experiences for all ages on the Motherhouse Land! A couple of weeks ago Lebanon Head Start came out for their spring field trip. Almost 30 students and their families joined us for fun with Angela's goats, butter making, pollinator habitat exploring, hayrides and more. We also had friends from Marion County Cooperative Extension Office join us for animal sound bowling and seed planting. New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future lead nature walks and Michael Bickett sang nature songs with the group.
We are so proud to nuture these partnerships and provide these experiences!

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430 Academy Lane
Nerinx, KY
40049

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+12706928906

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