Our Philosophy

At Cherrywood Orchard, we believe healthy soil grows healthier, more nourishing food. We’re passionate about connecting the health of the soil to the quality of what ends up on your plate.

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Soil: The Foundation of Good Food

When the soil is alive and full of natural goodness—like broken-down plant material and helpful microbes—it helps crops take up more of the vitamins, minerals, and tasty compounds that make food truly good for you. These everyday practices help create stronger, more fertile soil that supports better-tasting and more nutrient-packed food.¹

We farm with smart and caring methods to build better soil, such as:

  • Cover cropping

  • Using compost and natural amendments

  • Not tilling the soil

These everyday practices help create stronger, more fertile soil that supports better-tasting and more nutrient-packed food.²

We Keep It Honest

We don’t make big promises like “the most nutritious food ever.” Real results can vary depending on the crop, the weather, the farm, and many other factors.³

Instead, we talk straight:

  • Food from farms that focus on soil health often has higher levels of good stuff like omega-3s, certain minerals, and natural compounds that support flavor and health.⁴

  • Studies show crops and animal products from regenerative and pasture-based systems are often linked to higher levels of beneficial compounds, such as omega-3 fatty acids, certain minerals, and phytochemicals that contribute to flavor, color, and antioxidant activity.⁵

We back our words with real research and testing when possible, and we’re upfront about what we know—and what we don’t.

Why This Matters to You

By supporting better soil practices, we’re helping create food that doesn’t just fill you up, but actually nourishes you more fully. It’s better for the land, and better for the people who eat it.

We’re here to make the connection between healthy soil and great food simple and clear—so you can feel good about what you choose.

References

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) soil nutrition materials; Blum et al. (2019).

  2. Khangura et al. (2023) on regenerative agriculture practices.

  3. Grusak (NAS) on communicating nutrient density; Montgomery et al. (2022).

  4. Montgomery et al. (2022) – preliminary comparison of regenerative and conventional farming.

  5. Van Vliet et al. (2021); Feliziani et al. (2025) on pasture-based animal products.

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From the Field to the Blog

Want to see what’s going on around the orchard? Visit our blog for seasonal updates and behind-the-scenes stories.

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Who We Are

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Tiffany Sybert

Owner, Cherrywood Orchard

Tiffany Sybert is the owner and business lead at Cherrywood Orchard. She manages all operations, customer relations, and partnerships, making sure everything runs smoothly from season to season. Whether it’s spring planting, summer harvest, or fall cleanup, Tiffany is involved in every part of the process and is the face of the orchard to many of our customers.

She runs the orchard alongside her husband, Tom Sybert, and together they’ve worked hard to bring new life to the land. Tiffany’s leadership, dedication to healthy fruit, and passion for community make her the backbone of Cherrywood Orchard.

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Zack Sybert

Orchard Manager

Zack Sybert, son of Tiffany and Tom, manages day-to-day orchard operations at Cherrywood Orchard. He handles most of the on-the-ground work—from maintaining trees and irrigation to prepping the fields and caring for the land. Zack is deeply involved in every season and is committed to building soil health and supporting biodiversity through regenerative practices. Whether he’s pruning in the spring, checking on fruit in the summer, or prepping the orchard for winter, Zack keeps everything running behind the scenes. His hands-on work is a big part of what makes our fruit thrive.