Building Healthy Soil
We know that to grow delicious and nutrient-rich grapes, we need the best soil. Foundational to this is creating compost and vermicompost to build the microbes and fungi that feed plant growth and build healthy soil. Our compost is made up of rich organic material, resulting from gathering leaves and tree ramial from the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Meet Dr. Laura Kavanaugh, our soil health consultant. Laura was part of the initial UGF leadership team and led the way in building out our very robust composting operation, including the vermicompost lab.
Our expansive composting operation includes:
Take a tour of our facilities and see firsthand how we transform waste into rich, fertile soil. Discover the sustainable practices that make Union Grove Farm a leader in regenerative agriculture.
We have over one mile of composting windrows across our farm. Windrows offer significant value to regenerative farming by promoting soil health and enhancing ecological balance.
By arranging organic materials, such as crop residues or compost, in long, narrow rows, windrows facilitate efficient decomposition and nutrient cycling. This process enriches the soil with essential organic matter, improves its structure, and boosts microbial activity. Additionally, windrows help control erosion, retain moisture, and support biodiversity by creating habitats for beneficial organisms. This method aligns with regenerative principles by fostering a resilient, self-sustaining farming ecosystem that enhances productivity and sustainability.
FIND US
7203 Union Grove Church Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516
info@ug.farm
919.995.0531
The Center for Regenerative Agriculture
3501 Dairyland Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Submit your order using the form below, and we will contact you to verify your order and schedule a convenient pick-up time. Thank you for choosing Union Grove Farm!
• Loin Chops - $18/lb
• Bone-in Shoulder Roast - $18/lb $13.50/lb
• Rack Of Lamb - $25/lb
• Ground Lamb - $12/lb
• Soup Bones - $5/lb
• Heart - $5/lb
• Kidney - $5/lb
• Testicle - $5/lb