Merkaba Acres
Location: Bobcaygeon, Ontario
Goals & Intentions:
Develop a diverse cider orchard with apples, pears, berries, and stone fruits
Reduce reliance on irrigation by maximizing rainwater and runoff capture
Minimize seasonal runoff and enhance soil moisture retention
Solutions & Work:
Designed a grading plan incorporating swales to manage seasonal runoff and improve water distribution
Created swales on contour to capture excess rainwater and enhance biodiversity
Developed a planting design with 30+ fruiting species for cider production
Established a diverse orchard featuring apples, pears, and berries to support long-term cidery operations
