Gratitude is a piece of our Regenerative Farming and there is SO much to be grateful for despite the challenges the world faces. A blessing of seasonal shifts, holiday seasons and winter breaks is they pull us back to those basics and the awe provided by nature.
As we finish packing Thanksgiving and stock-up orders with the folks they’ll feed, and finish getting the farm ready for a winter rest, we take a few moments to highlight some of our gratefuls.
We feel so fortunate to be have the opportunity to grow food regeneratively.
In growing food, we are making our farm better able to grow food;
In laboring to provide good food to help our consumers eat a healthy diet, we are making our own bodies well;
In connecting with our customers and visitors, we are strengthening community bonds, including through their encounters with our livestock, orchard, gardens and pastures and the natural communities therein: frogs, wildflowers, pollinators and so on.
Regeneration.
Farming in a way that prioritizes wellness and ecological health feels like both a luxury and a necessity.
Our supportive and patient customers, I hope you know the difference you make. How you choose to spend your food dollars can determine whether local, regenerative farms exist in your community or don’t. By choosing to purchase directly from farms you are making it all possible. And these farmers can attest to the value of the emotional support that also gets delivered with those consistent, regular purchases. It is the renewable resource of gratitude in action.
So thank you. You and your shopping and your stories of enjoying the food do matter.
Being part of an amazing community of farmers: Can’t even name them all, but Hannah Blackmer at Field Stone Farm remains a special treasure as we continue to deepen that partnership.
Sure, grateful for the gorgeous and tasty produce she has provided for our farmstand, but even more for being a strong and supportive partner with style, consistency and always space to share the joys and challenges of farming.
Nicko from East Hill Tree Farm was so present in our minds this year as we watched our apples and pears fill with abundant, gorgeous fruit. His kind and steady tutelage and collaboration as we’ve planted, pruned and shepherded our young orchard is paying off. In fact, we crushed, pressed and canned the last batch of cider and applesauce just this week! And there is a gorgeous crate of apples headed for celebratory pies.
And certainly Donna and the Farley clan have lifted our spirits and made this farm whole time and again since the day we opened, deep gratitude to them, always.
12 years of farming, learning and sharing together
Our commitment to growing clean, nutrient dense food is strong and harvesting from our silvopastures, fields and orchard this year inspires us for the future.
As we sit down to each meal with friends and family, we are blessed to intimately know most of the food on the table and the care and grit with which it was grown. For that, we are deeply grateful.
May you too experience the joy of knowing where your food comes from, how it lived, and how your purchases contribute towards your dreams for the world.
Have a wonderful, restful winter, we look forward to being in touch about the farm’s plans for 2022 and beyond!
Good Winter to all,
Laura & Mari
And what message of gratitude is complete with a thanks to our first faithful farm dog Uno. Even in his twilight moments he is part of the livestock herding team as he will forever be.
