Our mission at Rose Hill is to grow the healthiest, most flavorful, and most nutritious fruit possible while being responsible stewards of the land. It has become our primary tenet to foster the health of the whole orchard ecosystem. We focus on soil fertility, tree health, and improved biodiversity.
What is ecological orchard management?
We focus on the health of the orchard as a whole and foster a diverse, nutrient-rich environment by building levels of organic matter in the soil, promoting a rich fungal understory for our trees, providing foliar nutrition, and encouraging the growth and development of beneficial microorganisms in the soil. We do not apply herbcides below or around the trees.
The entire team at Rose Hill Farm is committed to growing the healthiest and tastiest fruit possible for our customers while employing farming practices that promote agricultural regeneration and sustainability. While this will sometimes come at the expense of cosmetically perfect, unblemished fruit, we think it is worth it for the long-term viability of the land and sustainability of the orchard.
What is the EcoCertified program?
EcoCertified is a certification for growers in our region who use sustainable farming practices. While it is not the same as an organic certification, they have a lot in common, like protecting pollinators and building soil health. EcoCertified growers aim for the long-term prevention of insects and diseases that harm their fruit. If any sprays are necessary, they must be approved by the certification.
All apples growing at Rose Hill Farm are EcoCertified, and we are in the process of submitting documentation to have other crops EcoCertified as well. We expect to have our stone fruit EcoCertified beginning with the 2026 harvest.
