The History of Our Farm and the Origin of Its Name
The origins of our farm date back to 1920 when our grandfather, Antoni Komorowski, along with his family, moved to the village of Żyrów from another part of Poland and purchased the first 20 hectares of land with the intention of dedicating it to agricultural production. Over time, the farm gradually increased its acreage, changed the types of crops grown, modernized production, and continuously raised standards.
Today, the farm is run by the third generation. Its owners are brothers Ireneusz and Adam. Looking at the entire history of the farm, it is easy to see that one of the most groundbreaking decisions was made in 1984 when Ireneusz planted the first highbush blueberry bushes. These were among the first blueberry bushes planted in Poland.
Another significant milestone was in 1996 when Adam purchased the first strawberry seedlings. Over time, due to various market changes and in response to the growing demand for these fruits, blueberries and strawberries eventually dominated the other types of vegetables and fruits grown on the farm.
In Harmony with Nature
Our priorities are not only the highest quality of fruit and a continuous increase in production efficiency but also running the farm in deep harmony with the natural environment. We implemented sustainable development goals in our production long before it became fashionable. This approach comes primarily from a love of tradition and respect for the place that has provided our family with space for life and growth for many years. Managing the plantation in harmony with nature brings a great deal of satisfaction, and the well-cared-for environment generously rewards even the smallest efforts.
As part of implementing sustainable development goals...
We minimize the consumption of electrical energy, which we obtain from renewable sources through investments in photovoltaic panels.
We continuously increase the use of organic fertilizers and various types of mulches at the expense of consuming mineral fertilizers.
The water we use for irrigating the plantation comes entirely from retention reservoirs, which we then subject to a purification process.
We regularly conduct soil and water tests to ensure that the ecosystem maintains its balance.
We constantly modernize our machinery fleet, thereby consistently reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
We are increasing the use of biological agents in our protection program.
We collect and store fruits in biodegradable, eco-friendly, wooden packaging.
We respect pollinating insects, and all activities that could harm or disturb their functioning are carried out after their flight, resulting in beekeepers willingly providing us with their hives for decades during the flowering period of plants on the plantation.
Additionally, the Komorowski Brothers' Farm is located adjacent to forests, which also positively affects the air quality in which our berries ripen.