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Inside Stone Barns

In the revolution of what we eat and how it is produced, New York's Stone Barns organic farm is leading the way.
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the September 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Soil at Stone Barns

Mother Earth

The soil at Stone Barns is rich and fertile, thanks to a well-managed compost program. "Soil protects, nourishes, and flavors the plants that are living in it," says Algiere. "It represents millions and millions of years of work. It's our job not to mess it up."

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