Troemner Farm
Vendor
Vegetables, herbs, artisan sourdough, and eggs produced to organic standards. We believe in real food, grown with care, for people and planet. Visit our Farm Stand open daily 8AM-8PM at 48649 Larson Rd, Atlantic Mine, MI.
Use Only Organic Materials
We are Certified Naturally Grown, farming to regenerative and organic standards by building living soil, supporting our natural ecosystem, and making quality, nutritious food accessible to all.
-->Organic Everything
Every day, we learn more about the harm caused by chemicals used in conventional farming. We want none of that in our soil, our produce, or our bodies. That’s why we use only certified organic inputs in our garden—from vegetable, herb, and cover crop seeds to seed-starting soil, fertilizers, and beneficial microbes.
To farm as sustainably as possible, we source those inputs as close to home as we can. Each winter, we research new organic options as they become available, then test them in greenhouse trials each spring before putting them to work on the farm.
-->Accessible Pricing
It’s no secret that organically grown produce often costs more. That’s because organic inputs cost 30–60% more and organic farming asks more of the people who do it—more time, more labor, and more care.
Even so, we don’t charge more than the average market price. Profit isn’t what drives us. Our goal is simply to break even while building a way of farming we believe in, one that can sustain the farm, care for the land, and feed people well.
We believe food grown from living soil, without synthetic pesticides, should be the right of all—not a privilege of few.
--> Soil Health
Soil health is everything—the foundation on which life depends. We see soil as a living ecology to be nurtured.
Every choice we make, from cover cropping and interplanting to low-till practices and careful crop rotation, is guided by the goal of feeding and protecting the diverse web of organisms beneath our feet.
Healthy soil holds water, stores carbon, and produces stronger, more nutrient-dense plants. It helps heal the land while feeding our community. By putting soil first, we’re investing in a resilient, abundant future for our farm, our food, and the land we love.
--> Cover Cropping
Like any living thing, soil needs rest and renewal. That’s where cover crops come in. After the soil has done the work of nourishing a crop, we return the favor by planting a diverse mix of legumes, grasses and cereals, brassicas, and broadleaf species.
These crops are not planted for harvest or profit, but for the long-term health of the farm: to protect against erosion, build organic matter, hold moisture, cycle nutrients, suppress weeds, reduce pest pressure, and create habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and microbes.
--> Interplanting
By growing a diverse mix of densely planted crops within a single bed, we mirror the kind of diversity found in natural ecosystems. That diversity above ground helps support a more balanced soil biology below, leading to healthier, more resilient plants that need fewer outside inputs.
Interplanting also keeps the soil covered, which helps it hold moisture and reduce the need for irrigation. It takes knowledge, observation, and a willingness to keep learning—work we’re glad to return to each season.
--> Pollinator Plantings
We dedicate garden space to perennial native plants like echinacea, lupine, and columbine to support pollinators on the farm. These plantings return year after year, providing food and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while helping build a more diverse and resilient landscape.
Deep perennial roots also help store carbon deeper in the soil, supporting long-term soil health below the surface. We leave the seed heads standing from fall through spring, providing an important seasonal food source for birds—especially in early spring, when migrating birds return north before other food is widely available.
--> Crop Rotation
We rotate crops because healthy land depends on balance. Alternating what grows where helps protect the soil, interrupt pest and disease cycles, and keep the farm thriving season after season.
Claire Troemner
Claire has always had a love for growing plants and grew up cooking at home, which inspired her passion for creating delicious, wholesome meals.
Farm life has been a wonderful journey, filled with hard work, learning, and immense gratitude. I take pride in sourcing sustainably, working diligently, and creating nourishing foods that support the well-being of our community. For me, it’s about more than just farming – it’s about contributing to a healthier, vibrant local food system and building meaningful connections with the people around us.
I look forward to sharing the fruits of my labor with you!
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