Evermeadow Farm

Evermeadow is a new regenerative, pasture-based farm in the rolling hills of Northumberland County.

Our mission is to operate an ecologically regenerative farm that:

-Provides nutritious, ethical, and ecologically sane food for our local community;
-Increases the biodiversity and productivity of the land we manage;
-Fosters land-based lifeways as alternatives to extractive and unsustainable production and consumption patterns.

We work with animals that contribute to our ecological vision by exercising their innate instincts, while also providing ethical and nutritious food for our community. Our hens scratch up compacted soil and spread seed and fertile manure; our sheep manage the grass, distribute nutrients, and build soil; our pigs recycle waste nutrients and disturb the soil to prepare for re-seeding pastures and tree lanes; and our broiler chickens bring fertility into the farm as they move daily across the landscape.

Our long term vision is to restore the biodiverse and productive woodland/savannah landscapes that once characterized this part of central Northumberland County. We believe economically viable agriculture is not only compatible with but also essential to ecological restoration, and we aim to prove it.

Please see our social media accounts @evermeadowfarm for more pictures of life at Evermeadow.

Company History

We founded Evermeadow Farm in the spring of 2020 just as the coronavirus began to alter our way of life. As founders and co-owners we (Joshua Noiseux and Janita Wiersma) realized that there is no time to wait to begin making our dream of ecologically restorative agriculture a reality. Josh put his doctoral studies at Queen’s University on hold in order to start the farm, and began operations in earnest.

In the 2020 season we tested the waters, producing pasture raised chicken, eggs, pork, and lamb. We also began to develop the infrastructure needed to embark on a massive land restoration project – converting abused crop land into significantly treed savannah/woodland.

In 2021 we expanded dramatically, reaching commercial scale production for our pastured chicken and pork enterprises, and developing further infrastructure and partnerships to begin implementing our long-awaited silvopasture and agro-forestry initiatives, including a large scale reforestation campaign and a native prairie grass restoration project.

To make these expansion plans successful, Evermeadow will need help. That’s where you come in.

Company Facts

-New company in 2020.
-One of our core values is fair compensation for labour. All interns, apprentices, and employees are fairly paid.
-We understand our position as settlers and are working to actualize our commitments to land and social justice for indigenous people.
-Mid-term plans to incorporate an educational arm of the company, Evermeadow Institute, to advance economically viable ecological restoration work and regenerative land management techniques
-Committed to serving our local communities first – through direct sales, farmers markets, and local REKO networks.