Suppliers and Farm Resources

Ag Credit is here for you in both the good and bad times, as we have been providing farmers with credit since 1934. Ag Credit understands farming in central Kentucky and knows that farmers want to build a legacy for their families and carry on their family farming tradition.

Charlie’s Compost and soil amendment is your choice for quality. We have 2 choices for compost: our signature compost is manure based and carries the OMRI seal. the second option is the vegan or plant based compost. The biology of both recipes is off the charts. Our soil amendment is a combination of biochar and chicken manure. It is a next level product and carries the OMRI seal. “your plants will love us”

Earth Tools is a Kentucky based-company providing sales and service of high-quality walk-behind tractors (also called walking, two-wheel or hand tractors) and compatible implements for use in small-scale farm, horticultural, industrial, landscaping and home use. They also offer a large selection of high-quality European hand gardening tools.

Fresh Start Growers’ Supply provides world changing sustainable and organic farm and garden supplies and services!

With two ways to order, in-store pick up or shipping, Fresh Start Growers Supply has everything you need to start and maintain your organic farm or garden. Located in Louisville, this OAK Supporting Member also offers product discounts to OAK active members.

Good Foods Co-op, founded in 1972 and located in Lexington, is central Kentucky’s only locally owned and operated cooperative grocery. Our mission is to engage in community partnerships in order to nourish an equitable and sustainable local food system, education that cultivates food citizenship, and access to healthy food for all.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture National Organic Program as a Certifying Agent for the scopes of Crops, Wild Crops, Livestock, and Handling Operations. KDA currently certifies only entities located within the state of Kentucky.

Kentucky Organic Farm & Feed Inc. (KOFFI) specializes in organic livestock feed. Feed is available in bulk or bagged.

Lewis Seed Company, established in Louisville since 1947, is owned and operated by Mark Zwischenberger. We are your number one choice for turf, wildlife forage, and cover crop seed. Come visit us today or give us a call.

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company supports the regenerative organic farming movement no matter what the geographical location is. They offer the highest quality organic and natural products they can produce including, but not limited to: organic raw honey, maple syrup, maple sugar, beeswax candles, buckwheat pillows, natural soap and natural skin care products.

Nature Safe is your choice for soil and plant nutrition. We offer a variety of OMRI Listed high nitrogen organic fertilizers and fortified organic dry pelleted fertilizers that increase soil health and crop yields, reduce disease, improve quality and raise farmers’ return-on-investment. Nature Safe’s formulations are ideal for use as an organic crop production fertilizer providing exceptional nutrition for organic vegetables, fruit, tobacco, nut and grain crops. Bulk organic fertilizers available.

Seven Springs Farm offers high quality products such as: Organic fertilizers, hemp production needs, plant and soil life enhances, animal health products, micro-nutrients, growing mixes, cover crop seed, pest management, row covers, bird netting, deer fencing and so much more. Check out our web site 7springsfarm.com for detailed information and easy ordering online or call us for personal consultation with our crop advisors. 800-540-9181

Farming was at the heart of the Pleasant Hill Shaker community, and experimentation and resiliency made their farm a model of innovation and efficiency. Shaker Village continues this tradition by employing sustainable agricultural practices while tending our garden, orchard, livestock and apiary. In addition to providing fresh produce for The Trustees’ Table, The Farm shares lessons in sustainability with guests of all ages. Visit The Farm and discover organic gardening tips, four-legged friends and barnyard adventures for the entire family. But don’t stop there—continue your exploration in The Historic Centre and The Preserve!

Challenging today’s ruinous industrial agriculture system, The Berry Center advances a holistic “Whole Horse” approach that takes nature as its measure, consults the genius of the place, and accepts no harm to the ecosphere. We host the full time, tuition-free Wendell Berry Farming Program of Sterling College, The Bookstore at The Berry Center an agrarian-focused shop, the Archives at the Berry Center for historical and policy research, and Our Home Place Meat a cooperative built around ethical and sustainable livestock farming.

The Happy Farmer is for the backyard chicken-keeper, the home gardener, the urban farmer, the food preservationist, the do-it-yourselfer and anyone else interested in organic, regenerative agricultural pursuits.

We provide the community with supplies and equipment that enable, support, and encourage sustainable and resilient living, starting with chickens.