FERME WILMOTS

Ferme Wilmots is a family-run organic farm in Bassenge, Belgium. It has been operated by the Wilmots family for several generations and combines field crops with more recent diversification into market gardening, direct sales, and cattle raising. (farmforgood.org ) The farm’s main production is broad-acre agriculture, including wheat, maize, and mustard, while its newer activities include potatoes and seasonal vegetables for direct sale. It also raises Hereford cattle and emphasizes a human-scale, family working model. (farmforgood.org ) In the market, Ferme Wilmots positions itself around organic production, soil protection, and accessible local food. Its direct-sales model and on-farm retail setup suggest a strong focus on short supply chains and practical access for local customers. (jecuisinelocal.be ) Key Offerings Field crops : Organic cereals and arable crops form the core of the farm’s production, including wheat, maize, seigle, spelt, peas, beans, and mustard. These crops underpin both the farm’s commercial activity and its broader crop rotation system. (farmforgood.org ) Potatoes and vegetables : The farm has diversified into potatoes and seasonal vegetables such as onions, carrots, courgettes, squash, spinach, parsnips, and chard. These products are sold directly to consumers and broaden the farm’s fresh-food offering. (jecuisinelocal.be ) Flour from own grain : Ferme Wilmots mills its own cereals and offers flours made exclusively from its own harvests. Reported grains include wheat, spelt, emmer, rye, and buckwheat. (liegetransition.be ) Beef cattle : The farm also raises Hereford cattle, adding an animal-production line alongside its crop and vegetable activities. (fondsbailletlatour.com ) Core Values Organic farming : The farm is certified organic and presents bio production as a central part of its identity. This aligns with its emphasis on producing food in a way that is consistent with ecological farming principles. (farmforgood.org ) Soil and environmental stewardship : Ferme Wilmots explicitly highlights protection of soils and the environment as essential. Its agroecological practices include cover crops, agroforestry, reduced tillage, and grassland management. (farmforgood.org ) Family-scale farming : The farm stresses that it remains human-sized and family-run. That positioning suggests continuity, hands-on management, and a close connection between production and ownership. (farmforgood.org ) Accessible local food : Through direct sales and on-farm retail, the farm aims to make organic food available at a reasonable price. This reflects a value of local accessibility rather than purely premium positioning. (jecuisinelocal.be ) Unique Aspects Own-grain milling : Ferme Wilmots mills its cereals itself and sells flour made only from its own harvests, which gives it a stronger farm-to-product link than a standard commodity grain producer. (liegetransition.be ) Direct-sale farm shop and self-service outlet : The farm sells mainly directly from the farm, including through a self-service dispenser open daily. That setup is a distinctive short-chain distribution model. (jecuisinelocal.be ) Innovation in ridge cultivation : In 2026, Ferme Wilmots was selected for an innovative project studying cultivation on permanent ridges, aimed at addressing erosion, drought, and weeds. This highlights an active experimentation mindset within the farm. (fondsbailletlatour.com ) Agroecological practices : The farm is associated with cover crops, agroforestry, reduced soil work, and pasture-based practices, which differentiates it from more conventional arable operations. (farmforgood.org )