Welcome to the Farm
Meet Malaika and Amanda
Roots to River Farm is a transitional organic farm in its first year of operation. It is owned and managed by Bucks County native Malaika Spencer.
The Intern
Matt Rohanna packed his bags and moved from Western Pennsylvania to Bucks County to apprentice on Roots to River Farm. From the first days, Rohanna had a connection with farm owner Malaika Spencer and assistant manager Amanda Midkiff. All three are in agreement that they have become like a family.
First Harvest and CSA
The first harvest at Roots to River Farm came in early June. With the harvest comes the first pick-up for folks who purchased shares of the crop through Community Supported Agriculture.
Transitional Organic
The farmland that Malaika Spencer of Roots to River Farm is busy tilling was previously used for conventional corn and soybean production, which means chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides were used regularly. Spencer said everything they do will follow organic practices. However, she said that according to the USDA, there is a three-year buffer period between having a traditional agriculture farm and bringing it back into a much healthier organic system.
Until then, they will be considered a transitional organic farm.
Family Night
Every Monday night, Roots to River Farm owner and manager Malaika Spencer, assistant manager Amanda Midkiff and intern Matt Rohanna meet after work to cook dinner and relax
