The farm has been developed to support local agriculture on Johns Island in South Carolina. This historic farming community, close to Charleston, has been threatened by urban sprawl and intense development. However, if enough folks continue to farm the land, tapping into renewed interest in traditional methods and local, sustainable practices, there is room for farming to continue as a healthy part of our local economy.
In 2015, Peter and Mary became aware that a portion of an historic Johns Island Farm was being offered for sale in one-acre lots. These were existing fields and pastures, could they be saved from becoming a subdivision? Fortunately, the owner proved to be supportive of the idea of keeping the land in production; thus, a twelve and one-half acre parcel became Full Circle Farm. In 2020 another ten acres was acquired from the same owner providing more fields and pasture.
Today Full Circle Farm is back in production. Livestock on the farm include pastures full of horses, goats, and a donkey. There is a chicken coop and barn cats. The pond contains a flock of up to 80 ducks of various breeds. We sell goat kids, young ducks, and duck eggs. We lease four pastures to horse owners who are interested in self-care.
We also believe in collaboration. The farmers at Spade and Clover use several of our fields to raise vegetables, herbs, and flowers (www.spadeandclovergardens.com). These are sold through a CSA, or at a farmer’s market. “One of our fields is dedicated to raising crops for Fields to
Families (www.fieldstofamilies.org). They utilize volunteers to grow, harvest and distribute free produce to local non-profits serving the disadvantaged.”
To contact us to see if we have any horse pastures available, or if you wish to buy ducks, eggs or kids, please click here.
At Full Circle Farm, we believe that we are stewards of that which has been entrusted to us. To paraphrase the Bible, We plant and water, but God gives the increase. We apply the Golden Rule in the relationship with our livestock as well as our partners and customers. The love we pour into our work is the most important ingredient of all.
From our hand raised ducks and goats to our fresh duck eggs and vegetables, we are dedicated to serving our customers and strengthening local small businesses, especially agriculture.
We seek ways to partner with other producers in the Charleston Area and have two formal partnerships with local farms: Spade and Clover and Sweetgrass Gardens.
Full Circle Farm is a small, family‑run oasis tucked away on Johns Island, SC—just a short hayride from Charleston. Along with growing delicious seasonal produce, we share our land with an eclectic cast of characters: ducks, goats, donkeys, and plenty more who keep the farm lively and full of personality.
Our farm family works hard to give both our animals and our crops the happiest, healthiest environment possible, using sustainable practices that keep our footprint light. And because we love sharing the magic, the farm is open for tours, hands‑on adventures, school and church outings, and all kinds of alcohol‑free celebrations.
Learn more about our partnership with another local farm, Sweetgrass Garden, here!
Learn about our collaboration with Spade and Clover Gardens here
