Seven Layers Farm & Nursery

"Beyond Organic" food raised, sold and distributed through sustainable, ethical practices.

Why Choose Us?

BEYOND ORGANIC standards go beyond traditional organic standards…to elevate them to a level of awareness and knowledge based on true health and wellness. There are ten criteria that must be met in order to maintain the Beyond Organic standard:

1. Greenfed, 

2.Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide/Chemical Fertilizer-Free

3. Chemical Medicine Free

4.  No Antibiotics, No Hormones, No Vaccines

5. Kind Treatment of Animals

6.Sustainable Land and Soil Management

7. Non-GMO

8. Olde World Production Methods

9. Fair Made

10.Biblically-Based Processing Methods

JUST WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOOD?

 Sustainable agriculture is a production system that's good for the environment and for people, that's humane to animals and to food and farm workers, that supports thriving rural and urban communities. In other words, it's the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare. It's a way of food production that generates abundance while ensuring future generations can do the same.”   

Anna Lappe

We're only truly secure when we can look out our kitchen window and see our food growing and our friends working nearby. 

Bill Mollision
Co-founder of Permaculture

About Us

Rick Albers

Farm owner/operator

Rick Albers has held many different positions in his 50 years, ranging from full-time farmhand to Army reservist to stay-at-home dad. He has spent 16+ years pursuing and engaging in ministry through volunteering at Berean Baptist Church with the men's ministry and as a youth leader. Rick has also served as Director of Outreach for Collision Ministries, partnering with high school and college-aged youth to serve the homeless and underprivileged in the inner city. Rick has an entrepreneurial spirit and is currently engaged in several projects ranging from a start-up edible landscaping business to leading an initiative to start a local food co-op. Rick is passionate about developing and promoting a community that focuses on self-sufficiency through regenerative agriculture and Permaculture principles. Rick can be contacted by mobile at 651-307-1820 or e-mail at Rick.albers23@gmail.com  

Location

15912 Cascade Path, Rosemount MN