Four Sisters Farm

Four Sisters Farm
Nancy and Robin Gammons
1431 Cole Road
Aromas, CA 95004
831-726-7266

Markets: Aptos

Products: Kiwi, bacon avocados, apples, pears and such specialty greens as red Russian kale, sorrel, true watercress, upland cress, baby collards, endive, dandelion greens and three varieties of arugula.

History/Philosophy: Robin and Nancy have been farming for 30+ years on their five acre, certified organic farm in the hills of Aromas. The Gammons' approach to farming has always been organic and ecological. They have a strong commitment to maintaining a natural, healthy ecosystem on their property. The farm is named after their four daughters who grew up on the farm and are now adults. The girls were active on the farm over the years and helped at the farmers markets.

Soil: Built up with compost, turning everything back in. Started with 3" of topsoil on the land, now they have 20-24" of good fertile topsoil.

Weed Control:Hand and machine weeding.

Pest Management: They use only a rototiller and hand tools for planting, so as to disturb the land as little as possible. They have found that this approach means that they have very few insect pests to contend with — the healthy, harmonious farm ecosystem self-regulates and takes care of those pests. They do have one non-insect pest: the deer that roam the beautiful countryside surrounding their farm, and they are currently building a fence to protect their crops from being munched by deer.

Water Use: Drip and misting irrigation. The land has native springs and a high water table.

Certifications: Certified Organic by CCOF since 1988