Our Mission
Bio Way Farm strives to work with nature using organic farming practices and ecological principles to produce, restore and protect wild and cultivated systems.
ABOUT
The Farm
BioWay Farm is an organic farm with a focus on biological farming and permaculture design principles. Our 120 acres offer a mix of cultivated fields with row crops, preserved forests, a native plant nursery and a 5 acre lake. We sell through farmers markets, farm to table restaurants, CSA, an on farm stand & additionally offer farm tours and nature walks. Production techniques include, cover cropping, flail mowing, silage tarping, drip irrigation, extremely limited plastic use and experimenting with no-till practices.
We view Bio Way as not just a farm but as an actively managed landscape and nature preserve. Though we only cultivate 5 acres of 120, we treat the entire property as a complete landscape in which we work to maximize biological diversity and native integrity. Holistically and organically managing the landscape has provided us with a number of benefits including, reduced pest and disease pressure, additional habitat for native organisms, increased soil health and an overall balanced ecosystem.
The Farmer
Chris Sermons is a naturalist who has studied native species, farming, permaculture and conservation for over 20 years. Not only knowledgeable, but willing to teach and share on a moments notice. Chris is passionate about preserving and restoring native habitat and believes this balance is an integral part of the farms health. Chris is consistently involved with the farming connection community and an active member of The SC Upstate Permaculture Society and The SC Native Plant Society. Voted Farmer of the year in 2016 by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Chris is a humble reminder of what it means to cherish the nature around us.
**Available for speaking engagements**
*Contact - chris@biowayfarm.com*
The Team
Joe Smith
Farm Operations Manager
Our Produce
We were USDA certified organic for 18 years, from 2006-2024, and while we still use organic practices we are no longer certified. Sold at multiple farmers markets, farm to table restaurants, local groceries, CSA and an on Farm Stand. Throughout the year we harvest over 50 types of crops and more than 100 different varieties!
"Easily among the most sustainable & ecologically minded organic farmers in SC. Most farmers talk environment but mean food while Chris and his team are restoring wetlands, grassland, and forest habitat. Not many farmers of that mind & action - hats off to Chris - he’s a real inspiration."
-MTS Ecological
"A gorgeous hidden gem getaway! It's an organic agri-tourism farm, that heavily supports wildlife bio-diversity."
-Ken
"Another wonderful visit at Bio Way! Excellent accommodations and home-cooked meals. Activities this summer included harvesting, planting, weeding and animal care. I also enjoyed going to the Farmer's Market each Saturday in downtown Greenville. I highly recommend a visit here!"
-Sarah
