| Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm |
| Certified Organic Blueberries Since 1989 |
Sierra Cascade Fauna
Biological Ecosystem Services
Believe it or not!!! We have come to rely on an unusual cast of wildlife to help us successfully manage our farm. Bumble bees, gophers (yes, it is
true!), Cooper's hawks are all necessary to the success of the farm and balancing the natural environment with the cultivated one. We have, over
the years, sighted or observed signs of mountain lion, black bear, bobcat, deer, raccoon, skunk, rabbit, wood rat, gopher, vole and mice on our farm.
A large number of both resident and migratory birds visit the farm and all of these animals combined contribute a constant supply of urine and
manure that activates our soil and fertilizes our farm. Native plants are beginning to overcome and outnumber exotics. All of this is FREE.
Believe it or not!!! We have come to rely on an unusual cast of wildlife to help us successfully manage our farm. Bumble bees, gophers (yes, it is
true!), Cooper's hawks are all necessary to the success of the farm and balancing the natural environment with the cultivated one. We have, over
the years, sighted or observed signs of mountain lion, black bear, bobcat, deer, raccoon, skunk, rabbit, wood rat, gopher, vole and mice on our farm.
A large number of both resident and migratory birds visit the farm and all of these animals combined contribute a constant supply of urine and
manure that activates our soil and fertilizes our farm. Native plants are beginning to overcome and outnumber exotics. All of this is FREE.
John Carlon: "I don’t’ believe as a
farmer you have to choose between
economic viability and sound land
stewardship. The lesson I have
learned from my farm is that a healthy
environment is the best path to long-
term profits."
farmer you have to choose between
economic viability and sound land
stewardship. The lesson I have
learned from my farm is that a healthy
environment is the best path to long-
term profits."
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