Sunset Harvest Farm

Sunset Harvest Farm At Sunset Harvest Farm, we are committed to provided the highest quality fruits and vegetables avail A great environment starts with the soil.

Sunset Harvest Farm was founded in 2011 in the quiet country town of Shelbyville, Kentucky. The property is 17 acres, although only two acres are currently "under management." Our basic philosophy is simple: We are passionate about sustainability and taste. Passion for Sustainability

Growing great fruit and vegetables begins by creating a great environment. Unhealthy plants are unhappy plants, an

d production will be under duress with diminished quality. Sustainable farming practices lead to vegetables that are healthier for both you and the local ecosystem. Plants need nutrients and trace minerals to grow and produce fruits. In addition to our native clay soil, which is high in minerals, we incorporate compost from our year-round collection program. Our mix includes leaves, grass-clippings, horse-manure, straw and about 9,000 pounds of used coffee grounds we've collected this year from a neighborhood Starbucks. It's a rich mix of nutrients that plants love. We use only Certified Organic fertilizers and nutrients to make any further amendments to the soil (the farm has to wait three years to be officially certified organic). Our policy on using pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals is: No thanks. We will gladly sacrifice yield so that we are confident that the food we sell is 100% chemical-free. As part of building a great environment, we avoid sprays that kill living things. We are managing a micro-ecosystem that contains our friends as well as enemies. By maintaining a clean garden environment, we benefit from insects such as ladybugs and parasitic wasps; these friends can be quite effective in minimizing damage. For blights and fungal disease, wholesale problems are prevented by watching carefully and pruning to maximize airflow or to remove affected parts of the plants before it affects the whole garden. We can also use over-the-counter soap or baking soda to treat stems and leaves topically. The plants are happier to have not been sprayed by any chemicals during their life cycle, and production and quality benefit accordingly. In the end, all is usually well in the garden if we just allow nature to work its magic. Passion for Taste

Building a great environment is important because we want our food to have rich flavors and exciting textures. Real food, grown under nature's watchful eye, has sublime taste and a story to tell - something you won't find coming from the industrial agricultural complex. Ultimately, it's the passion for taste that drives our push for excellence on the farm. We've done variety trials the past two years searching for heirlooms that have character. We've explored better ways to harvest, and established an optimal harvesting time for each variety. By minimizing handling, we prevent bruising and deformation of our products. Whether you are a parent, weekend warrior, or artisan chef, you will love cooking with some of best quality vegetables available in the Bluegrass. As part of our blog, we'll be sharing seasonal recipes for using our products as we move through the growing season. We've got some great ideas simmering for soups, omelettes, salsas, salads, and good old-fashioned favorites.

Still crankin' despite a rough year. Come and get them while they last!
08/16/2015

Still crankin' despite a rough year. Come and get them while they last!

06/25/2015

06/01/2015

The piglet cantina has opened.

Greenest that pasture will be... Demolition crew arrived.
05/29/2015

Greenest that pasture will be... Demolition crew arrived.

Well that escalated quickly. Flowers already.
05/22/2015

Well that escalated quickly. Flowers already.

Rearview of the planting crew desperately trying to keep up.
05/07/2015

Rearview of the planting crew desperately trying to keep up.

Over a mile of vegetable beds put down so far this year...
05/06/2015

Over a mile of vegetable beds put down so far this year...

Doing work, son
05/05/2015

Doing work, son

Piglets have taken to the pasture.
05/05/2015

Piglets have taken to the pasture.

First day of life for these little pigs.
04/19/2015

First day of life for these little pigs.

Gettin' a little tight...
11/26/2014

Gettin' a little tight...

That's all, folks! Sunset Harvest Farm is officially shut down for 2014. We want to offer a special thanks to all our fr...
11/04/2014

That's all, folks! Sunset Harvest Farm is officially shut down for 2014. We want to offer a special thanks to all our friends at Highlands CSA, Whole Foods Louisville, and Whole Foods Lexington for making our first official year a successful one. We could not have done it without your help and support! See you again in the Spring!

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Shelbyville, KY
40065

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Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 1pm

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