by Carrie Peterson | Feb 2, 2023 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories
Talia and Dave Hammond are the owners of Jean Marie’s Garden, a serene 12.5 acres on top of a mountain in the northern hills of the Columbia River Gorge. Talia shared with me the ups and downs of her experience over seven years of farming. Talia was born and raised in...
by Carrie Peterson | Dec 8, 2022 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Store
Lisa Oostema lives with her husband Glen on a tranquil 117-acre farm in Lynden, Washington. Most of their 35+ years of marriage has been spent living and working a farm together, and I jumped at the chance to visit their land and sit down with Lisa to hear her story....
by Carrie Peterson | Dec 1, 2022 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories
Daniel Daley is the owner of Pocahontas County Sheep Farm, a 100-acre farm in the magnificent Appalachian Mountains. I had the pleasure of learning a bit about his life story, the philosophy that underlies his decision to live in the country, and his advice for those...
by Carrie Peterson | Nov 24, 2022 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Store
Julie and Gene Conrad grew up in rural Oregon and always knew they wanted to raise their own family in the country. Twenty years ago they purchased a nine-acre piece of land and beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains in Montana they built their home and farm. When...
by Carrie Peterson | Nov 17, 2022 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories
Linden Lane Permaculture is a tiny oasis of native abundance in the suburbs of Camden, Maine. Owner David Kibbe took the time to tell me his story and share his passion for educating and moving people toward a more harmonious relationship with nature and a sustainable...
by Carrie Peterson | Nov 10, 2022 | Book, Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories
Scottie Jones is co-owner with her husband Greg of Leaping Lamb Farm and Farm Stay and the founder and executive director of Farm Stay USA. Even though she is currently in transition with hiring new farm managers, she made the time to meet with me and tell me a bit...
