Our Story
In our highly 'disposable' society, we want to be different. Wallace Farm turns what others throw away into products that help things grow.
From Homestead to Industry Leader
The Wallace family began farming this land in the Huntersville area in 1863. For generations, the family worked the soil, raising crops and livestock. A dairy operation was established in 1945, and composting was added in 1960. By 1990, our composting operation had grown to its current capacity, making us one of the first two facilities in North Carolina to receive composting permits. Wallace Farm, Inc. was formally established in 1995 and incorporated in 2002. In 2014, we purchased land in Davie County for our second location, which began production in 2015. Today, our two facilities serve communities across the state with premium soil, compost, and mulch products.
The Wallace family begins farming land in the Huntersville area, raising crops and livestock.
A dairy operation is established on the farm.
Composting is added to the farm's operations.
Composting operation grows to current capacity. Wallace Farm becomes one of the first two facilities in North Carolina to receive composting permits.
Wallace Farm, Inc. is formally established.
Wallace Farm, Inc. is incorporated.
Land is purchased in Davie County for a second location.
The Advance, NC facility begins production.
Two facilities serve communities across the state with premium soil, compost, and mulch products.
Five Generations and Counting
Eric Wallace, fifth-generation farmer and president of Wallace Farm, carries on the tradition his family started over 160 years ago. Alongside co-owner Michelle Wallace, he oversees operations at both the Huntersville and Advance facilities. Their son Trevor, who studied agricultural business at NC State University, represents the sixth generation preparing to continue the family legacy.
Closing the Loop on Organic Waste
We receive green waste, yard debris, and pre-consumer food waste from manufacturers and municipalities - including a partnership with the City of Winston-Salem for yard waste collection. Through our composting and processing operations, we transform these materials into premium soil amendments, composts, and mulch products. It is a simple idea that keeps organic waste out of landfills and puts it back to work in gardens, landscapes, and farms across North Carolina.
Quality You Can Trust
All of our compost products are registered with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture as fertilizers and soil amendments. We participate in the U.S. Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program, which means our products are regularly tested to meet established quality standards. Several of our products carry OMRI Listed certification for organic use.
- NC Department of Agriculture registered fertilizers and soil amendments
- U.S. Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program participant
- OMRI Listed products for organic growing
- A+ BBB Rating
The Wallace Family
Eric Wallace
President / Owner
Fifth-generation farmer who leads Wallace Farm's operations. Under his stewardship, the company expanded from one facility to two and grew its product line to serve residential and commercial customers across North Carolina.
Michelle Wallace
Co-owner
Co-owns and operates Wallace Farm alongside Eric. Together they have built the company into a leading regional producer of premium landscape products.
Trevor Wallace
Next Generation
Studied agricultural business at NC State University. Preparing to join the company as the sixth generation of the Wallace family to work this land.