Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
'Making a living on 3 acres and producing nutrient dense food'
Janet Power and Jenny Watkins have a 3-acre organic farm, looking up to Mt.Leinster, is located at a hillside elevation of 195m and was initially quite exposed..
They focus on high-value crops like salads and leafy greens, initially selling to local supermarkets like Supervalu and restaurants. Their current operations include a variety of outdoor beds totalling over 1.5 acres for production. Alongside this, they have also planted thousands of trees over their tenure on the farm.
They transitioned to a no-dig approach in 2019. After addressing challenges with nutrient levels and soil health, they modified their methods to minimize soil disturbance while maximizing fertility through innovative use of pony manure and waste materials, producing 80% of their own nutrient needs.
They have successfully maintained the farm as their primary income source for the past seven years. They have recently planted a syntropic agroforest and are excited to see it develop. Their vision includes expanding their orchard and hedgerows, establishing a farm shop, and teaching courses.
They have observed a remarkable return of wildlife, including various birds and hares, emphasizing their philosophy that “nature is front and centre in everything we do.” lear: their focus isn't only on production. It's about farming with a conscience.
This Q&A is supported by the DAFM and NPWS
Farming for Nature is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the National Parks and Wildlife Service
'Making a living on 3 acres and producing nutrient dense food'
Janet Power and Jenny Watkins have a 3-acre organic farm, looking up to Mt.Leinster, is located at a hillside elevation of 195m and was initially quite exposed..
They focus on high-value crops like salads and leafy greens, initially selling to local supermarkets like Supervalu and restaurants. Their current operations include a variety of outdoor beds totalling over 1.5 acres for production. Alongside this, they have also planted thousands of trees over their tenure on the farm.
They transitioned to a no-dig approach in 2019. After addressing challenges with nutrient levels and soil health, they modified their methods to minimize soil disturbance while maximizing fertility through innovative use of pony manure and waste materials, producing 80% of their own nutrient needs.
They have successfully maintained the farm as their primary income source for the past seven years. They have recently planted a syntropic agroforest and are excited to see it develop. Their vision includes expanding their orchard and hedgerows, establishing a farm shop, and teaching courses.
They have observed a remarkable return of wildlife, including various birds and hares, emphasizing their philosophy that “nature is front and centre in everything we do.” lear: their focus isn't only on production. It's about farming with a conscience.
This Q&A is supported by the DAFM and NPWS
Farming for Nature is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the National Parks and Wildlife Service
