Growing Food with Respect for the Earth and Future Generations
Growing a Foundation for Health… Starts in the Soil
Brix Bounty Farm
Located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Brix Bounty Farm focuses on investing in our natural capital (soils) and human capital (agricultural skills and knowledge) to create sustainable sources of original wealth. Brix Bounty Farm vegetables are marketed locally (currently within 5 miles of the farm) through a community supported agriculture (CSA) program, the downtown New Bedford Farmer’s Market, and a roadside stand at 449 Bakerville Road. In 2014 we moved from our original location on Tucker Road to the King Farm on Bakerville Road, where we plan to grow vegetables long into the future.
Founded in 2008, Brix Bounty Farm aims to produce and promote the production of nutrient dense foods, using sustainable growing methods which focus on improving soil health for long-term agricultural viability. Central to this mission are efforts to improve food security through community projects which increase knowledge and awareness of sustainable production techniques on farms and in backyard and community gardens. Brix Bounty works with local non-profits and community groups to bridge the connection between soil, diet, and health.
Derek Christianson
Farmer
Derek Christianson is the farmer at Brix Bounty Farm in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He has been farming in the Northeast for 20+ years, relocating to the South Coast from Hawthorne Valley Farm in New York. Brix Bounty Farm was founded in 2008, originally farming land on Tucker Road, before relocating to our current site on Bakerville Road.
Derek currently serves on the town of Dartmouth’s Agricultural Commission and the Bionutrient Food Association board.
Current Crew Members
Workshare Members & Part-Time Staff
Marlene Holohan – among Marlene’s contributions to the community – beekeeping here at Brix Bounty and other nearby farms and a lead role in the Helfand Farms Community Gardens in Dartmouth.
Josh Louro – Round the Bend Farm
Adam Davenport & Carissa Wills-Demello – Town Farm Tonics and Berry Hill Farm in Westport
Past Brix Bounty Crew Members
Danny Guillotte
Born and raised in New Bedford, Danny comes from a culinary background including time managing the Mattapoisett Diner and the kitchen at DNB Burgers in New Bedford. After working with us for 6 seasons, Danny has returned full time to the culinary field and is a chef at Little Moss in Padanaram.
Nicki Anderson (2013 & 2014 Seasons) –
Former Farm Manager – City Farm, San Luis Obispo, CA
Farming in Southern California
Mitchell Holmes
Mitchell is a full time baseball coach these days… Coaching summer ball in Vermont and through the year Holy Cross in Worcester, MA
Steve Murray (2011 & 2012 Seasons) – Owner – Heart Beets Farm, Berkley MA
Steve operates Heart Beets Farm in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Jerahmy Parsons (2010 and 2013 Seasons)
Jerahmy has moved west to work the Vineyards of California…
Conor Rice (2015 Season) – Rice’s Roots Farm, Petersham, MA
After a short & sweet stint with Brix Bounty Farm in 2015, Conor Rice farmed at Rice’s Roots Farm in Petersham, MA