History
Having met at Cornell University, Jack and Dorothy (Klimajeski) Porter founded Porter Farms in 1956, when the focus was on raising livestock. Jack and Dorothy's six children, Mike, Bess, Steve, twins Julie and Bea, and Emily soon joined the family and found themselves involved in the day-to-day operations. As the family grew, so did the farm, bringing it up to its present size of more than 500 acres, 100 of which are vegetable crops. Slowly, with the help of Jack's sons Mike and Steve, the operation transitioned to growing organic produce; the farm's first organic field was certified in 1990. The shift to organic farming methods was largely a matter of philosophy - a commitment to grow and distribute wholesome, fresh and safe food in a socially and environmentally responsible fashion. Today, the whole family's dedication to those ideals are seen in every bag of produce that leaves the farm.
Specialties
Porter Farms has been certified organic since 1992 and operates a large Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program servicing Western New York, from Buffalo to Rochester. With 30 distribution sites, including Buffalo-area employers, our CSA makes it convenient for you to receive the freshest local, organic produce in the area, at a price that won't break your budget!