About our farm & operation

the family farm

Oakland Farm has been a family operation since 1876. We've been primarily a cattle and tobacco farm, with some corn and soybeans, but as the 6th generation begins to farm, we're diversifying our enterprises. We're focusing on what's most important to us: continuing the family tradition on this land, being good stewards of the land and our animals, and investing in a healthy, green Kentucky for all generations.

The tree farmers

Doug Witt grew up on Oakland Farm and has always had a passion for farming, trees, and new ideas. Laura Greenfield, Doug Witt's niece, is a young farmer and represents the 6th generation of our family. In 2014, Doug and Laura began Oakland Farm Trees. Jo Greenfield, Doug’s sister and Laura’s mother, joined the tree operation in 2017 and is passionate about nurturing healthy, high-quality trees. You can find Doug, Laura, and Jo all across Kentucky sharing our love for trees, but the family business doesn’t stop with them.  Other family members and friends provide help at critical times in the growing season, and we couldn’t do it without them!

why we choose native

Our nursery offers over 30 Kentucky native trees and shrubs because we’re passionate about the many benefits of growing native species.  We love their beauty and hardiness, first of all. Then there’s the fact that they support native birds, bees, butterflies, and moths. So many of you have told us that you share our passion, whether you’re interested in reforesting your property, planting one or more new trees in your yard, or giving a meaningful and living gift to a friend. We’re excited to provide plants to serve the growing interest in native landscapes!

Our customers

In 2014, we started selling trees at the Farmers Market of Paris & Bourbon County. From there we expanded to providing trees for a variety of public and private clients, including Reforest the Bluegrass and other reforestation events, horse farms and other farms, neighborhood associations, garden clubs, and even a distillery. We are also a plant source for native landscaping projects and our trees are now happily growing at locations like the Walter Bradley Park in Midway, a professional office in Paris, stormwater runoff mitigation project at Castlewood Park (Lexington), and at the African American Cemetery (Lexington).

The Heirloom Collection

This our limited line of seedlings propagated from the mighty, centuries-old trees on our farm. Seedlings are available for purchase at the nursery. Learn more here.

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