Today, Crossings Farm thrives under the stewardship of Ben and Jennifer Rosecrans, alongside their children and several local youth who form the Crossings Farm team. Rooted in the principles espoused by agricultural visionaries like Joel Salatin and Wendell Berry, the Rosecrans are committed to producing healthy, sustainable food while preserving the land's integrity. Crossings Farm may arguably be one of the earliest adopters of regenerative farming in Davidson County. With the support of extended family and friends, they cultivate a diverse array of products, including honey, pork, and chicken, all raised naturally without chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones. Their motto, "Bringing family, farming, and community together," reflects not just a philosophy but a way of life deeply ingrained in the fabric of Crossings.
Jennifer’s family, the Myers family legacy stretches back to the early 1700s, when they arrived in North Carolina from York, Pennsylvania. Settling in the Holly Grove area, David Myers, one of the early descendants, ventured west and established what is now known as the Reeds Community. Today, "Crossings," stands as a testament to generations of dedication to sustainable farming practices. Here, pigs are bred and raised on-site, while chickens arrive as day-old chicks and are nurtured until they're ready for harvest. The Black Angus cows, carefully bred over 50 years by Jennifer’s grandfather, Weldon Myers, roam the pastures, ensuring that every animal raised on the farm embodies natural, ethical farming.
Crossings Farm began with wood lot pigs and pasture-raised chicken (meat and eggs). They have expanded their products to include lettuce, muscadines, cut flowers, dog treats (very healthy and delicious ones), and lard soap.
When you visit their farm, you have to check out their farm store which stocks products from farms and artisan food from across North Carolina, from Tidewater rice, Lutheridge Dairy to Hatteras Salt.
•SATURDAY & SUNDAY•
WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE
Floating stations choose your area of interest:
Crossings rotational forages
Sample vegetable production
Dairy demo including milk and chocolate milk samples - with Jonathan Luther from Lutheridge dairy
Log home construction and farm history
Meat chicken production and processing
Layer production
Guest vendor: Mendy & Durand -Honeybee Demonstration
PRODUCTS
The Farm Store will be open and staffed. Guest vendors include Lutheridge Dairy, Sourdough Baker, Bedding and Mahalaville Farms and Piedmont Fresh!
Beef (variety cuts, including beef bones for stock)
Sausage - beef, pork, breakfast
Pork (variety cuts)
Chicken, eggs
Lettuces
Farm Store items - seasonal products from across the state.
Purchase online at Piedmont Fresh (5 Triad pick-up locations)
Guest Vendors:
Chef Michael Moorefield with Rustic Roots on Main is partnering with Crossings to offer a pre-order or on-site meal to anyone coming to Crossings for the Davidson County Local Farm Tour on June 22nd or 23rd.
Irresistibly juicy Wing box of 6 lovely Crossings grilled and dry tossed wings. Get them with your choice of Zesty Buffalo Spice or Parmesan Garlic Spice. Also included in your box is a fresh and delightful fresh Crossings Cucumber Salad.
You are welcome to eat your Wing box on the farm, or take it to go as you head on out to take in more farms for the 2 day tour ! Pre-order yours here (Note Saturday or Sunday in the comments section)
Mahalaville Farms - Mushrooms (Pioppino, Shiitake, Lions Mane and more)
Lutheridge Dairy (Jersey dairy pasteurized and raw)
Kepley Pottery
WHAT TO BRING:
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)
Comfortable shoes (closed toe recommended)
LOCATION: 1211 T S Payne Rd, Lexington, NC 27295