Farming Practices
We’re a Polish-American family farm in Lagrangeville, NY. We raise animals the old-school way, bake like Babcia
taught us, and try to do things with common sense: clean inputs, honest sourcing, and no shortcuts that we
wouldn’t accept for our own family.
Animals First
Clean living, fresh air, room to move, and feed we stand behind.
Simple Ingredients
Small-batch baked goods and farm items made with recognizable ingredients.
Local Community
We source locally when possible and keep dollars in the Hudson Valley.
1) Our Animals Come First
Healthy animals are not an “add-on” here. It’s the baseline. We raise animals with space to live naturally,
clean bedding, fresh water, and daily observation. If something looks off, we handle it fast.
- Pigs: We raise Gloucestershire Old Spots—calm, friendly, and full of personality.
- Chickens: Our hens are the barnyard managers (and yes, they know it).
- Seasonal animals: Availability changes through the year depending on the farm schedule.
We use high-quality feed and prioritize clean ingredients. Some feed products we sell through the farm stand
are Certified Organic (from suppliers), and some are not. If you ever want exact feed details for a
specific animal or product, ask us and we’ll tell you.
No hormones. No routine antibiotics. No “mystery ingredients.” Just proper care, clean inputs, and consistency.
2) Baked Goods Like Babcia Used to Make
We bake in small batches using real ingredients. Our eggs are fresh from our hens, and we choose ingredients
like flour, herbs, and pantry items carefully. If it has a long ingredient list with names you can’t pronounce,
it’s not our style.
- Small batch, made fresh
- No artificial flavors or preservatives
- Seasonal items rotate based on what’s happening on the farm
We like to say: “Je się, co się ma – i smakuje najlepiej!”
(“You eat what you have—and it tastes the best that way!”)
3) Supporting Local is Who We Are
When you support 11 Kettle Farm, you’re supporting more than one farm. We try to source supplies and materials
from local businesses whenever possible—lumber, tools, farm inputs, and food ingredients.
- Local suppliers and small businesses whenever possible
- Materials that last (we’d rather buy once than buy twice)
- Keeping dollars in the Hudson Valley
This isn’t just about farming. It’s about building a strong, connected community (with a few pierogi thrown in).
4) Soil, Land, and “No Shortcuts” Farming
We focus on practices that build soil health and reduce unnecessary chemicals. We rotate, compost, mulch, and
work with the seasons. Our goal is long-term land stewardship, not quick wins.
What we prioritize
- Soil health and composting
- Crop rotation and diversity
- Hands-on observation and prevention
About “organic”
We’re working toward organic certification. Until that process is complete, we focus on transparent
practices and clear communication about inputs and sourcing.
5) Handmade Goods, Crafted with Purpose
We don’t just grow and raise—we build and make useful things. If we use it on the farm and it works well,
we often make extras to share.
- Reusable beeswax cotton bags
- Wooden farm and garden helpers (raised beds, benches, birdhouses, and more)
- Practical items designed to last
A Family Farm with Soul
Founded by Kinga and Krystian, 11 Kettle Farm is proudly Polish-American and run with help from our two little
farmhands and two very nosy cats—Bolek and Lolek.
We laugh a lot. We work even more. We talk to our animals. And we’re grateful you’re here.
Dziękujemy z całego serca — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
— The 11 Kettle Farm Team
