Maatschap Batterink Drost / Boerderij het Witte Water
- Type
- Farm / Primary Producer
- Location
- Nijkerk, Netherlands
- Industries
- Livestock farming, Arable farming, Food ingredients & products, Direct to consumer, Shortening supply chain, Waste efficiency, Soil health, Crop / plant science
- Domains
- Animal based primary products, Poultry, Pig / pork, Insect based primary products, Mealworm, Plant based primary products, Stem vegetables (leek- celery & others), Vegetables
About Maatschap Batterink Drost / Boerderij het Witte Water
Het Witte Water is a long-running organic family farm in Nijkerk, founded in 1992 and now run by the second generation. It operates as a mixed farm, combining organic pig farming, vegetable growing, poultry, and some additional animals on the same site.
The company presents itself as a practical, nature-oriented farm that focuses on animal welfare, soil health, and circular farming. It sells directly to consumers and also supplies local outlets in the region, positioning itself as a small-scale but versatile organic producer with a strong family-business identity.
Core Values
- Animal welfare: The farm emphasizes spacious housing, outdoor access, natural behavior, and long mother-young contact for pigs, alongside careful socialization of puppies.
- Organic farming: All main production is presented as organic, with the farm stating that its meat and vegetables are produced according to organic principles and relevant certification standards.
- Sustainability and circularity: The farm highlights closed-loop practices such as using manure on its own land, reusing straw, collecting rainwater, and generating its own electricity with solar panels.
- Biodiversity and natural balance: Trees, shrubs, and plants are used to attract insects and birds and to create shelter for animals, showing a broader commitment to a healthy farm ecosystem.
Unique Aspects
- Second-generation family farm: Founded in 1992 by Roel and Jenny and now led by Rowin Batterink, the business combines continuity with a newer generation’s management.
- Broad mixed-farm model: Unlike a single-crop or single-species farm, Het Witte Water combines pigs, vegetables, poultry, mealworms, sheep, and dogs on one site.
- On-farm energy production: The farm says it generates electricity with more than 1,200 solar panels and produces power for more than 100 households.
- Circular resource use: Manure, straw, and rainwater are reused within the farm system, supporting both production and environmental management.
- Local market reach: In addition to direct sales, the farm supplies vegetables to nearby local outlets such as De Pluktuin in Putten and BioTruck, extending its regional presence.