Wind Dance Farm

Wind Dance farm is a multi-generation family farm that sits atop a hill in Avila.  Scott Ritterbuck tells us that his family moved onto the property to manage the farm about 2 years ago.  From being a business broker to running a farm must have been quite a transition for Scott and his family.  The farm started by Michael and Sherry Ritterbuck in 2001 and only had a single tree on the property.  Now, Wind Dance farm is the home to over 250 avocado trees, 100 fruit trees, olive trees, and a vegetable garden, as well as a llama, chickens and alpacas.

Scott's wife, Lisa, tells us that the alpaca's are a part of their overall approach to farming sustainably.  By using the alpaca's pellets for their compost and as a natural fertilizer, they are able to avoid using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.   Going along with this overall view of sustainability, the Ritterbuck's have solar panels to cut their energy costs and environmental impacts.

Wind Dance Farm sells their avocados, olive oil and a variety of vegetables at the Avila Valley Farmers Market on Fridays.  Check out their website for more info.