In the Spring 2007, Teal Farm planted the first 5 acres of what will be extensive fruit and nut orchards, including pears, plums, paw-paws, quince, seaberry, blueberries, cherries, walnuts, hazelnuts, hickory, and pine nuts. In the coming decade the mature tree crops will be used for both human and animal consumption; people will pick the fruits and nuts and process them into nutrient dense storable foods while animals will graze in the pastures beneath the orchards, feeding on protein-rich nuts and adding essential fertilizers to the soil. We've selected cold hardy and heirloom varieties adapted to our landscape and built a series of wind breaks and micro-climates to lengthen the growing season and protect against damaging winds.