Welcome
This family-owned and operated certified organic farm is located in a secluded canyon outside of Leavenworth, WA on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. The 80-acre farm includes 8 gardens, 5 acres of fruit orchard, pastures, a mix of animals, and 60 acres of tree farm. Crops include hay, grains, berries, herbs, and a wide variety of vegetables. The Gibbses grow many heirloom varieties of apples, pears, and cherries, and also raise cattle, hogs, chickens, and turkeys. Gibbs Organic Produce provides high quality organic goods to local customers at farmers markets, CSA programs, local restaurants, and food co-ops.
The Gibbs Farm manages all aspects of its fields, woods and streams as a single integrated system, or permaculture. Permaculture farming views all parts of a farm's animals, natural resources, crops, and human dwellings and activities as components of a single ecosystem. The farm's health and productivity depends on managing the complex interrelationships within it. With over 30 years of diversified organic farming experience, owner Grant Gibbs has created an inspiring example of healthy, sustainable, and eco-friendly land management.
Through the summer internship program, with hands-on learning, apprentices experience unique opportunities and a sustainable farming education.
Recent News
Gibbs Farm Fest 2010
Come join the fun Sunday, Sept. 19th, 2010. Friends, families, and community members are all welcome to the second annual Gibbs Farm Fest which includes lively games, potluck feast, and homemade music. No dogs please. Old fashioned farm games start at 4pm with the potluck dinner to follow. Take a look at this video from last year!
New Calf Born
The new milk cow had her calf on the morning of Aug. 6th and he was up and walking in less than an hour. Excitement is in the air because that means we will now be getting fresh milk and homemade dairy products!
New Commercial Kitchen Almost Complete
Danielle has been working hard to finish a commercial kitchen on the farm that will be used to produce dried fruit and other goodies. The kitchen will also be available for people to rent and use for their own projects.
Grant Moves... Ivan, Randi, and Bruce Move In
Farmer Grant moved into his new apartment in the work shop in July, 2010. Down sizing from the house he built over 30 years ago because it's too big and hard to keep clean, allowed Ivan to move back to the farm. After lots of hard work from friends and family, Ivan Gibbs headed up the construction of a second story loft in the shop for Grant and then he remodeled the farm house for himself to live in along with his partner Randi and her son Bruce.
Apprentices Work Their Butts Off
Caleb, Alex & Kelly have been working hard to keep the farm looking as good as ever this year. They have been found restoring old farm machinery, baling hay in the on-set of a thunderstorm, and over their heads in the pea patch for four hours straight with nothing in their belly but coffee and sweet peas.
