The Covenant of the Tithe
A homestead built solely for itself is an incomplete work. Long before mass industry, rural communities survived and flourished because families understood a fundamental truth: every bounty harvested from the earth comes by God’s blessing, and true stewardship requires giving back the firstfruits. At Baronial Acres Grange, our tithe is not an afterthought or a marketing strategy—it is a binding covenant that guides our daily labor across our Tualatin Valley pastures.
10% Direct Harvest
A full tenth of our annual yields—fresh raw milk, artisan cheese, sourdough bread, raw wildflower honey, and pastured meats—is set aside before private member allocations are filled.
Local Stewardship
We partner directly with local families, neighbors in need, and faith-based pantries across Washington County to deliver fresh, nutrient-dense food where it matters most.
Quiet Generosity
Grounded in Christian humility and monastic discipline, our community giving is conducted directly, hand-to-hand, free of grandstanding or bureaucratic middlemen.
Nourishing Our Oregon Neighbors
In modern agriculture, true food is often treated strictly as a commodity to be bought, sold, and traded for profit. We believe that wholesome, nutrient-rich food is a gift intended to build human strength and reinforce local community bonds. When our milk cellars fill, when our wood-fired ovens heat, and when our honey presses yield their seasonal gold, the first portion belongs to the community tithe.
By choosing a direct private allocation from Baronial Acres Grange under the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Law, our members share directly in this covenant. Every share reserve directly supports our ability to maintain this ten percent dedication, ensuring that local Oregon families receive the same uncompromised quality, pure sustenance, and care that graces our own family table.
To nominate a local family or inquire about community stewardship programs:
christopher@baronialacresgrange.com