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Welcome to the Farm Hippie site! Our products speak to causes of small farms, local & sustainable agriculture, preserving heritage and heirloom varieties, and reducing pesticides, herbicides and GMOs. We support organizations that share our vision on sustainability.

We are farmers, beekeepers and small farm advocates that have operated a 36 acre heirloom tomato farm in northeast Ohio since the late 1980's. Locals know us as RidgeBridge Farm, an historic area landmark. Our Pledge has always read: No Pesticides. No Herbicides. Never. Ever.

Our "office" is in the farmhouse, so please note that we are a small business! Our t-shirts are limited edition designs. Other products are hand made, so supplies may be limited. Our seed availability depends upon our year's seed stock and our honey supply varies with the season. We believe that the good things in life are not in endless supply! Our inventory control is old fashioned, but we will endeavor to ship orders promptly and respond to any questions. Enjoy browsing our unique collection of farm inspired goods.

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Where are the Monarchs?

September 08, 2018Karen Conant

There has been a staggering decline of the Monarch Butterfly in recent decades. Some estimates report losses of 90% of the population in recent years. Several factors are at play. The eastern North American migration of Monarchs to Mexico is a tremendous journey. Monarchs migrates thousands of miles between breeding sites in Eastern North America and Canada to winter in high elevation forests in Mexico. Deforestation in Mexico has left their wintering habitat in short supply. Severe weather in recent years has also played a role during these long historic migrations.

The biggest threat posed to the Monarch population throughout North America is habitat loss and subsequent decline of native milkweed. The Monarch caterpillar relies solely on Milkweed for its food supply. Widespread application of agricultural pesticides and herbicides has killed much of the native milkweed.

There is no easy solution to the environmental devastation and habitat loss, however, planting native milkweed is an easy step to helping restore Monarch habitat. Here is a list of twelve native milkweed varieties that you can pant to help save the Monarch.

http://blog.nwf.org/2015/02/twelve-native-milkweeds-for-monarchs/

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