New Moon Community Homestead, located near Ailsa Craig in Middlesex County, is a social enterprise farm focused on growing food while strengthening connections between people, land, and community.
The farm was established in 2021, when Mike and Kristina moved with their four children from London’s Old East Village to begin farming on land held in trust by the ROSE Land Care Association. Today, New Moon produces biodynamic and regeneratively grown vegetables, eggs, chicken, pork, and beef, while creating opportunities for people to engage more directly with where their food comes from.
New Moon operates as a for-profit social enterprise with a contracted mission aligned agreement with ROSE Land Care Association, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting farmland for future generations. This model helps keep the land accessible for long-term agricultural use and provides community governance to protect the mission and ecological commitments of the land care association. In 2023, ROSE and New Moon received support through the federal Investment Readiness Fund to strengthen its planning and expand its social and environmental impact.
Food with Roots
Through their Homesteading Membership program individuals can receive seasonal vegetable baskets, eggs, and meat while also participating in farm activities that align with their interests.
A Different Model for the Future
New Moon’s approach reflects a broader vision for the local food system. Farming on nonprofit-protected land allows the focus to remain on soil health, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship. The farm is also working toward closed-loop systems that reduce waste and make full use of on-farm resources, including whole-animal processing for pork.
This model highlights how community-based farming and alternative land ownership structures can help address challenges such as land access and farm viability.
Beyond the Farm Gate
New Moon shares its food with the wider community through farmers’ markets, community meals, and event catering using ingredients grown on the farm. From serving hot meals at local events to preparing food for large gatherings, their work extends beyond production to creating opportunities for people to come together around local food.
Looking Ahead
As the farm continues to grow, plans include expanding the market garden and offering more educational and community programming to deepen its role as a space for learning and connection.
Through its work, New Moon Community Homestead is demonstrating how regenerative farming, protected farmland, and community participation can work together to build a stronger local food system.
For the 2026 season, you can find New Moon at the Masonville Farmers Market, Komoka Farmers Market, and the Stratford Farmers Market – as well as online and on the farm.
