Farm Philosophy

As young, first-generation farmers, we hope to preserve knowledge from our veteran farmers and to reimagine the viability of family farms in a modern context.  We recognize a deep and pressing need for young farmers to embrace the hard work of caring for the earth and returning people to healthy, pure food from a perspective of optimism, practicality, integrity and humor.  We raise our produce organically and practice low-till, no-spray in order to build the best possible soil for the most nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits.

Furthermore, we are committed to racial justice and pursuing a more equitable food system for all. Anne is serving her second term as President of the NWI Food Council whose mission is to cultivate a just, thriving and regenerative food system for all in Northwest Indiana. We believe we all do better when we all do better and a new food system is necessary to achieve farm viability, healthy communities and racial equity. We are completely committed to continuous self-education and anti-racism work; to actively building collective power in the food system through partnerships that honor both farm viability and urgent, pressing need for affordable, fresh food.

Farm Values

• Food and family together make the best kind of joy on Earth

• Nature has a sense of humor — so should we

• Eat a regular slice of humble pie and enjoy being a student every day

• Creativity drives the evolution of farming, not technology or chemistry

• Honesty and integrity are everything