About Us
Who we are
I am Rhonda St Hill-Blanchard from the beautiful Helen of the West, Saint Lucia, a small island in the Caribbean. My husband Ike and I started farming around our home for a number of years, starting officially as a business in March 2023.
During the Covid lockdown we experienced a shortage in food supply due to harsh climate conditions and interruptions in shipping. That gave us the idea to research ways to make our agricultural yield more sustainable over time. It is with this in mind that Regal Farms was born.
We invite you to join us on our journey to change the food systems in our local community and impact the way young people consume food. Clean and chemical-free food is our passion, because it is with these foods that the body can fight off disease and remain resilient. We want to share our passion and impact our community, one child and one school at a time.
What drives us
Our Vision
We envision an agriculture enterprise that embraces innovation, technology, and best practices to maximize efficiency and foster a sustainable future. We strive to provide the best quality and sustainable practices to cultivate nutritious food and products while safeguarding the environment and natural resources. Our commitment to the land, our community, and the health of our people and livestock is paramount to our success. As an agricultural enterprise, we are dedicated to protection and stewardship, through environmental conservation and preservation, simultaneous with economic growth.
Our Mission
It is Regal Farms’ mission to cultivate a thriving ecosystem that regenerates the land, nourishes the community and provides a nutritional, chemical-free harvest to the world.
Our Values
Sustainable farming practices aim to minimize the negative impact on the environment, conserve natural resources, and maintain the long-term productivity of the land. This includes crop rotation, organic farming methods, water conservation, and energy efficiency. Ethical business practices encompass fair treatment of employees, honest marketing and labelling, and adherence to regulations and industry standards. We build strong relationships with local communities, support local economies, and contribute to food security initiatives. We openly share information about our practices, production methods, and sourcing, so consumers can make informed choices. Adaptability and innovation keep us responsive to changing markets and weather, and open to new technologies and research.
What We Actually Do
We realized that students on the school feeding program had no access to food. This is where our journey began, and the search for property commenced to establish an innovative farm with climate-controlled greenhouses and an aeroponics system to mitigate and adapt to economic and environmental risks, giving us a consistent supply of natural produce. Our aeroponic vertical farming system uses a climate-controlled greenhouse to ensure a steady supply of fresh produce. We hope to grow brand awareness, increase the quantity and quality of product sales, and incorporate sustainable social corporate responsibility.