Mayim Farm is a small regenerative farm in southern Alabama. We have been growing medicinal plants and nutrient-dense crops on this land since 2011, with our hands in the soil from seed to finished bag.
We farm with the land, not against it. Our work is grounded in observation, healthy soil biology, and a lot of patience, not industrial shortcuts. We are a small operation by choice, because we believe the way a plant is grown matters as much as the plant itself.
Proud member of Sweet Grown Alabama
What We Do
Everything we sell, we either grow on our farm, forage from the land around us, or source from people we trust and can name. We process in small batches, by hand, and ship from our farm directly to you.
- Medicinal plants we grow ourselves, including moringa, mullein, and turmeric
- Sweet gum extract foraged from the abundant trees on and near our land
- Hand-blended herbal teas for sinus, bronchial, and everyday wellness
- Whole-leaf powders, dried herbs, and capsules, nothing extracted with anything we wouldn't drink ourselves
If we sell it, we can tell you the field it came from, the week it was harvested, and how it was dried. That is a different kind of product than what most people are used to.
How We Farm
Our approach is regenerative, meaning we are trying to leave the land healthier than we found it.
- We build soil biology instead of relying on synthetic fertilizers
- We work with the plants and microbes that want to be here, not against them
- We observe what the land is telling us before we make changes
- We match the crops to the land rather than trying to force production where it does not belong
This way of farming takes more time, more attention, and more humility. It also produces healthier plants, more resilient systems, and products we are proud to put our names on.
Why It Matters
Most plant-based products you can buy today come through long, anonymous supply chains. The plant was grown somewhere, dried somewhere else, processed in a third place, packaged in a fourth, and labeled by a company that has never seen the farm it came from.
We do all of it ourselves, on one piece of land, by two people you can email. There is no mystery between you and the plant.
Our Voice Beyond the Farm
We believe a farm with a voice is as important as a farm with healthy soil. Greg has taken that voice to Washington DC twice to advocate for small farms, food access, and GusNIP funding, and in February 2026 his op-ed on what the Farm Bill means for small Alabama farmers was published in AL.com.
Greg is a Master Naturalist and Master Gardener. Carole is a Master Gardener with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. We both volunteer with Alabama Water Watch, monitoring local waterways for chemical and biological indicators, because clean water doesn't happen by accident, and somebody has to pay attention to it. Carole also donates blood regularly, a type that's particularly useful for patients in need.
We will keep showing up as long as the doors stay open.
Read what we're writing from the field and the kitchen
Our Farm Through the Years
Mayim Farm was not built in a year, and it was not built from a plan. It grew the way a small farm should, one project at a time, as we learned what the land needed and what we could afford to build. These photos are from along the way.
The tunnel house
With cost-share funding from USDA and NRCS, we were able to build a tunnel house that extends our growing season for the long-grow plants we depend on. This was a major upgrade for us, and a reminder that small farms can access real support if we are willing to do the paperwork.
Where we started
Our first dedicated growing area. Smaller than what we have now, but everything we know today was learned in this dirt first.
The product workspace
Adding a dedicated, clean workspace for processing, drying, and packaging was one of the most important upgrades we ever made. Quality and food-safety standards aren't possible without a proper space to work in.
Teaching is part of why we do this
One of our greatest aspirations is to share what we have learned with the people around us. Whether through farm visits, classes, or simply answering questions over email, we believe knowledge about how plants are grown, harvested, and used belongs to everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mayim Farm located?
We are in Opp, Alabama, Crenshaw County, in the southern part of the state. The climate here (USDA Zone 8b) is well suited to a wider range of medicinal plants than most people realize.
Do you actually grow your own products?
Yes, most of them. Our moringa, turmeric, and mullein are all grown on our farm. Our sweet gum is foraged from trees on and around our land. For a few products, we source ingredients from other small farms or trusted suppliers, and when we do, we say so plainly.
What makes your farm different?
We are small, hands-on, and traceable. We do the planting, harvesting, drying, blending, packaging, and shipping ourselves. We are not a large commercial operation, and we have no interest in becoming one. The scale is the point. Greg's advocacy work has been published in AL.com, and we have represented small Alabama farmers in Congress twice, because we believe a farm's responsibility extends beyond its fence line.
Is your moringa grown in the United States?
Yes. Our moringa is grown, hand-harvested, dried, and ground right here on our farm in Alabama, not imported in bulk from overseas. The difference shows up in the color, the smell, and the taste.
Do you use chemicals or synthetic inputs?
No. We farm using regenerative practices, no synthetic fertilizers, no synthetic pesticides, no shortcuts. Our soil is alive, and we work hard to keep it that way.
How can I get in touch with you?
Email is the best way. Reach us at info@mayimfarm.com, we read every message personally. We cannot give medical advice, but we can absolutely help you think through which products make sense for your situation.
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