by Carrie Peterson | Sep 22, 2023 | CSA, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Market Garden
Ashley Wilson and Ellen Scheffer are the owners of Frisky Girl Farm, an 8-acre parcel in North Bend, Washington, in the valley just below beautiful Mount Si. They took a quick break from their work to share their story, with all the frankness, vigor, and charm that...
by Carrie Peterson | Aug 18, 2023 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Store
Tim and Sarah Southwell are the owners of ABC Acres, an 80-acre farm based on the principles of permaculture, nestled between the majestic Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains in the heart of Montana. Tim shared their story of transitioning from successful white-collar...
by Carrie Peterson | Jun 8, 2023 | Classes, CSA, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Market Garden
Karla Cox is a paramedic turned farmer who uses permaculture and biodynamic practices to grow her market garden in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. She took a break from her work on a rainy spring day to chat with me about her path into farming and why...
by Carrie Peterson | May 25, 2023 | Book, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories
A new community for folks who are passionate about supporting sustainable agriculture is being created, and I had the opportunity to speak with its project manager Dave Boehnlein. He shared how his love of permaculture has shaped his life and ultimately led to...
by Carrie Peterson | May 9, 2023 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories
Sarah Brunner recognized her calling as a farmer while majoring in wildlife at university. She realized as she progressed through her studies that her love of nature wasn’t in observation, but in cultivation. “I really love producing things that come from the land,”...
