Ell Farm

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The Ell Farm was started by Howard Ell in 1941. Howard graduated from Ohio State University (OSU) in 1940. He majored in Floriculture & Horticulture. After graduating Howard spent the next year as a supervisor in OSU's experimental greenhouse. Howard became disenchanted with the wide spread use of agri-chemicals that began in the 1930's and 1940's. In 1941 Howard purchased the historic property that became Ell Farm, just north of Cincinnati. Howard's vision was to transform the former dairy farm into an organic farm strategy. He purchased chickens to raise and provide the farm with a never ending source of natural fertilizer. Following his organic farm strategy, Howard fed his chickens the best pure, organic feed. He raised crops, vegetables, herbs and more well into his 80's. The Ell Family is thankful for Howard's vision and care for his land. The Ell Family still owns and operates the Ell Farm. The chickens are gone, replaced by approximately 9,000 trees on 13 acres. Apple, Blue Spruce, Norwegian Fir, Gingko and more varieties of tress continue to nurture the soil and provide the surrounding communities with fresh, clean, non-toxic air. Bee hives provide a source of all natural honey, a local favorite. The Ell Family still follows Howard's organic farming strategies. Howard's interest in the soil's nutritional level led the Ell Family to focus on organic nutrition. They studied natural, whole foods that are sources for the human body's ability to heal, maintain health...

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