Vern's Organic Topsoil

Vern's Organic Topsoil has a rich history that our family is proud of. We are a family business that has been passed down for three generations, and we believe that this legacy is a testament to our commitment to excellence. We are dedicated to ensuring your success, and we work tirelessly to be your solid and strong partner

Our Origin Story

After graduating North Kitsap High School, Vernon Martinson worked several years at the Port Gamble sawmill and then drove a commercial dairy delivery truck for 13 years, but he was always a farmer at heart. In 1961, Vern purchased the family homestead when his father retired. He and his family worked hard to improve the dairy herd his father established and made the farm as productive as possible. As milking herds disappeared in Kitsap County, Vern decided to sell Grade A milk directly to the public. He and his wife Pat operated Vern’s Milkhouse, producing and bottling that wonderful Grade A milk with the thick layer of cream on top. Many families were raised on Vern’s milk. He especially loved showing the children around the farm and milking parlor during school field trips.

While operating the dairy, Vern built a pond on the property and had a huge mound of rich black soil. And, of course, he had an ample supply of cow manure. Mixing the two and selling the resulting topsoil was the beginning of a new business. At first, Vern mixed his topsoil with a rotavator and took the rocks out with a pitchfork. It was hard work, especially while milking cows 365 days a year. The demand for topsoil grew at the same time dairy regulations became too intrusive- so, the dairy cows were sold and Vern’s Milkhouse became Vern’s Organic Topsoil.

We Recycle 

At Vern's Organic Topsoil we do all that we can to take care of the Earth. Please take a look at what items we accept for drop-off recycling.