As a member of OEFFA (The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association), we are working to build a healthy food system that brings prosperity to family farmers, helps preserve farmland, offers food security for all Ohioans and creates economic opportunities for rural communities.
- 162 of our 242 acres are certified organic, including gardens, fields and woodlands
- Our brand new 4-acre vegetable and flower garden on the north side provides produce for residents, volunteers and for sale at the Loveland Farmers’ Market.
- The same strain of gourmet garlic has been grown continuously in our gardens since 1979. We harvest over 200 pounds annually.
- In 2016 we introduced a Monarch Butterfly garden—an Eagle Scout project by Ben Volk of Troop 55—onsite.
- In 2017 we introduced small replicable water catchment stations in the north side garden to support the seedlings—an Eagle Scout project by Evan Sugrue of Troop 55—onsite.
- A small flock of chickens provide fresh eggs for residents and staff.
- Our land supports several varieties of nut and fruit trees, including black walnuts, chestnuts, apples, pears and pawpaws.
- For the adventuresome, Grailville grows a bed of prickly pears which can be harvested and used in many recipes.
- Earth-Shares Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program leases 5 acres at Grailville to produce vegetables for 100 member families with extras sold at the onsite stand and Loveland Farmers’ Market.
- 75 acres of Grailville pasture is leased to support 50 head of cattle in a grass-fed beef enterprise.