Leading the Organic Way: Ivanhoe farm sets the standard for organic farming for 15 years BY Linda Grattafiori ● Devour contributor
Stefan Hartmann—owner and operator of the 16-acre certified Black River Organic Farm in Ivanhoe, NC—has set the bar for organic and local farmers in southeastern North Carolina for more than 15 years. Using scientific methods of composting and rotation, Hartmann and his staff plant a selection of traditional and heirloom vegetables, which give the best quality and taste. His hard and thoughtful work has inspired a large community response, including a devoted following at the Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers’ Market. ● Above: Janet Hosey works the Riverfront Farmers’ Market for Black River Organic Farm; (right) a bounty of peppers are ready for market. 14 DEVOUR | FALL 2016