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 | Apr 6, 2023 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Store
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...
by Carrie Peterson | Mar 14, 2023 | Farm Stay, Living the Farm Life: Farmer Stories, Store
Brandi Graves and Robert Young are a vibrant Texan couple responsible for the biodynamic agriculture at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas. I enjoyed following their path into farming, learning about biodynamic farming, and how starting farming during the pandemic...
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 | 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...