Everoak Farm is a diversified regenerative farm located in Orlando, Florida, rooted in the belief that agriculture should nourish both people and the land. Founded by Mike and Nikki Garcia, the farm was built from a passion for growing food, restoring ecosystems, and creating a stronger connection between community and agriculture through local food production and ecological stewardship.

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At Everoak Farm, we believe that diversity builds resilience. Our farm is designed as a living ecosystem that integrates bio-intensive market gardening, syntropic agroforestry, forest-raised poultry, nursery propagation, compost systems, pollinator habitat, and educational programming into one interconnected landscape. Every part of the farm is intended to work together in a way that supports healthy soil, biodiversity, long-term fertility, and a more resilient local food system.

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Throughout the season, we grow food for our CSA members, local restaurants, weekly farm stand customers, workshops, educational events, and community partnerships. Our goal is not only to produce high-quality nutrient-dense food, but also to help reconnect people to the rhythms of the seasons, the importance of regenerative agriculture, and the value of supporting local farms.

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Everoak Farm is proudly Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). While we are not USDA Organic certified, we follow natural and regenerative growing practices centered around soil health, biodiversity, compost-based fertility, and ecological balance. We avoid synthetic herbicides and prioritize farming methods that work with nature to regenerate the land while producing fresh, flavorful food for our community.

Our Mission

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Everoak Farm exists to nourish the land and community through food.

Our mission goes beyond simply growing fruits and vegetables. We strive to create a farm ecosystem that regenerates the land while producing nutrient-dense food for our local community. Through regenerative farming practices, education, and community engagement, we hope to inspire a deeper connection between people, food, and the environment.

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Our Philosophy

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At Everoak Farm, we believe that agriculture should improve the land rather than deplete it. Our farming systems are designed to work with nature by encouraging biodiversity, improving soil biology, and creating resilient ecosystems that can thrive long-term.

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Our farm combines:

• bio-intensive market gardening
• syntropic agroforestry
• forest-raised poultry
• composting
• ecological land stewardship

A core principle that guides our work is:

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“Diversity Builds Resilience.”

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We believe diversity in crops, trees, animals, and ecosystems creates stronger and healthier farms that are better able to adapt to environmental changes and seasonal challenges.

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These influences have helped shape Everoak Farm into a diversified regenerative farm focused on ecology, productivity, and community.

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Non-GMO, Pastured Poultry

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Our broilers and laying chickens are raised on pasture in mobile chicken tractors or electric fencing, ensuring daily access to fresh grass and insects. They are fed NON-GMO grain from Kraut Creek, along with farm scraps, contributing to a symbiotic relationship that enhances soil fertility.

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On-Farm Apiary

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We produce small-batch honey from our thriving colonies, most of which were swarms that naturally arrived at the farm. We also partner with local beekeepers as well to source their honey.

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Composting

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As partners of O-Town Compost, we process our own compost to enrich our garden beds, enhancing soil fertility and sustainability.

Community Supported Agriculture

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CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture.

A CSA creates a direct relationship between farmers and members of the community. Instead of purchasing produce through grocery stores and long supply chains, members support the farm directly by purchasing a seasonal share of the harvest ahead of the growing season.

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This model helps provide farms with:

• financial stability
• seed and supply funding
• infrastructure improvements
• crop planning confidence
• stronger community support

In return, members receive a weekly share of fresh seasonal produce harvested directly from the farm.

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Understanding Seasonal Agriculture

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CSA is very different from grocery store shopping.

Industrial grocery systems often provide the illusion that every crop is available year-round, regardless of season or climate. CSA reconnects members with natural growing cycles and seasonal eating.

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This means:

• harvests naturally change throughout the season
• some crops arrive earlier or later depending on weather
• certain crops may have exceptionally strong or weak seasons
• weekly shares may vary in size and diversity throughout the year

By joining our CSA, members share in both the abundance and challenges of farming. During times of peak production, shares may be overflowing with produce. During periods of weather stress or seasonal transitions, shares may look different than expected.

We believe this relationship creates a more honest, resilient, and connected food system.

Farming in Central Florida creates a unique and constantly changing growing season. Because we grow seasonally, the contents of your CSA share will naturally shift throughout the year based on weather, crop timing, and what is thriving on the farm at that moment. Every season brings its own diversity, flavors, and harvests.

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Fall Harvests

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The fall season marks the transition into cooler weather and the beginning of our main growing season. During this time, members can expect crops such as arugula, radishes, herbs, baby greens, peppers, eggplant, early root crops, papaya, bananas, roselle, and microgreens.

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Winter Harvests

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Winter is often our most abundant greens season, as cooler temperatures allow leafy crops and root vegetables to thrive. Shares during this season may include kale, collards, Swiss chard, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, turnips, brassicas, herbs, roots, and a continued variety of microgreens.

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Spring & Early Summer Harvests

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As temperatures begin to warm, the farm transitions into fruiting and warm-season crops. Spring and early summer harvests may include tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beans, onions, broccolini, herbs, tropical crops, Seminole pumpkin, papaya, bananas, and other heat-loving vegetables.

Each CSA share is thoughtfully packed to provide a balanced and seasonal variety of produce throughout the week. While every box changes with the season, most shares generally include:

• Baby or Cut Greens
• Microgreens
• Fresh Herbs
• Bunched Greens
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Seasonal Fruits or Specialty Crops

This structure helps create diversity within the share while encouraging seasonal eating and cooking flexibility.

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Because farming is highly weather dependent, crop availability and harvest timing may vary slightly from year to year. Some weeks may be heavier than others depending on seasonal abundance, weather conditions, and crop transitions.

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Whenever possible, produce is harvested within 24–48 hours of pickup or delivery to ensure maximum freshness, flavor, and quality for our members.

Our egg and chicken shares are raised through regenerative poultry systems designed to support both animal welfare and ecological stewardship. The birds are integrated throughout the farm landscape and play an important role in helping build healthy soils, cycle nutrients, and increase biodiversity across the farm.

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Our laying hens are pasture and forest-raised, rotated regularly through different areas of the farm to help fertilize the land, improve pasture conditions, and support the overall health of the ecosystem. Because egg production is naturally influenced by factors such as daylight, weather, molt cycles, and flock age, there may occasionally be fluctuations in egg availability throughout the season.

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Our forest-raised chicken share focuses on raising birds outdoors in rotational systems that allow regular access to fresh pasture, forage, and natural behaviors. The chickens are raised on non-GMO feed and moved frequently through pasture and agroforestry systems to promote healthier soils and a more resilient farm ecosystem.

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Chicken share distributions occur on scheduled harvest dates throughout the season and may vary depending on the production schedule and seasonal conditions.

To help us focus more on connecting with you and engaging with our community, we use Farmhand to handle the behind-the-scenes tasks like billing, order management, and FAQs.

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Messaging us through Farmhand keeps us organized and ensures you get simple answers faster, and means we have more time to dedicate to what truly matters—growing healthy food and fostering a meaningful relationship with our members.

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We’re excited to keep this connection growing, and Farmhand makes it all possible!

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1. Order/Skip Window

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Add-ons placed in your cart by 9pm Thursday will be included in that week’s order, and automatically billed to your card on file.

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Weekly cutoff: We’ll text you every week–add on extras to your cart by 9pm Thursday.

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2. Pickup/Delivery Reminder

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We’ll send you a text and email reminder every Saturday when your order is ready for pickup or out for delivery.

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What's in the box? Keep an eye on your email–we send box content updates each week in our newsletter!

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3. Automatic Renewal

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Full share members are charged one bulk fee at sign up and are set to auto-renew once credits are used. Unused credits automatically roll over to the next season.

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Weekly flex and pay-as-you-go members are automatically billed to their card on file each week at the order cutoff.

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Opt-out of auto-renewal: If you don’t want to renew your membership at the end of the season, just let us know!

Delivery Information

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CSA deliveries occur on Saturdays between 5 AM - 9 AM.

Members will receive a text notification once their share has been delivered. We strongly encourage members to bring produce inside as soon as possible after delivery, especially during warmer months.

Because Florida temperatures can rise quickly, we recommend:

• insulated cooler bags
• shaded drop-off locations
• prompt retrieval after delivery

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Farm Pickup Information

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Farm pickups take place at: Everoak Farm

Pickup Hours: Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Please follow posted parking instructions and be mindful of active farm operations while on the property.

We get it—bringing home a box bursting with fresh, unfamiliar produce can be a bit overwhelming. No worries! Consider us your culinary compass, steering you with fresh recipes and tips.

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Storage Tips:

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We harvest our produce at its prime, ensuring peak freshness and longevity compared to grocery store counterparts. Follow these tried and true tips to make that farm-fresh flavor last:

• Get your farm box to a cool location ASAP. Nothing ruins fresh produce faster than the hot sun! If you’re out running errands, we recommend making the farm your last stop to avoid spoilage. If you get delivery, please be sure you have a shady spot for us to leave your box.
• Take the tops off your carrots and beets right away when you get home to preserve freshness.
• Wash, dry, and store your greens in a bag (our favorites here!) with some wet paper towels and place in the fridge.

Remember to thoroughly wash all produce before consuming!

Level up from CSA Member to CSA Master with tools and gadgets handpicked to help you maximize the enjoyment of your farm box.

• Salad spinner: Quickly clean and dry CSA produce, saving time and ensuring freshness. Efficient, convenient, and enhances longevity.
• Good kitchen knives, along with a knife sharpener (or local business who sharpens knives!).
• Reusable glass containers and mason jars to keep your food as farm-fresh as possible.
• Sheet pans for roasting delicious veggies!
• Food processor: The one “big-ticket” item we recommend. Use it for making salsa, pesto, pizza dough, and pureeing items like soups and sauces.