#14 – Rooted Northwest: Dave Boehnlein

#14 – Rooted Northwest: Dave Boehnlein

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...
#13 – Brunner Family Farm

#13 – Brunner Family Farm

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,”...
Go Wisely & Slowly

Go Wisely & Slowly

Go Wisely & Slowly There are two pieces of advice I have heard over and over in my interviews with farmers: you can start where you are and start small. First, starting where you are. A standard question I ask is how people who live in urban or suburban...
#11 – Dogwood Hills Guest Farm

#11 – Dogwood Hills Guest Farm

What began as a simple homestead and pastor’s retreat in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, run by Ruth Pepler and her daughter Grace and supported by her husband Thomas, has grown into a unique farm stay business. Ruth’s deep dedication to her family and passion for...