In the summer of 2016 we made our leap into farming. It had been our desire to return to farming for some time, to regain a sense of our dependence and connection to the earth. However, we were unsure of what to grow. That all changed when we had our first taste of local hardback garlic with fresh caught Salmon steaks during a camping trip in Ludington. The taste was unlike any garlic we had experienced before. As the garlic and Salmon were passed around and enjoyed, our crop selection and dream came together. That fall, with one acre prepared, we worked long days to break apart, plant and mulch our garlic by hand. With fingers and knees aching from the planting, we could rest satisfied and hopeful for the future. It was a small start, and we are excited about what is to come. We are happy to be returning to this connection that sustains us.

Farming has been a way of life for generations before us. My great grandparents began their farm with a team of horses and produced everything from milk to vegetables. My grandparents grew cucumbers for Heinz Pickles. My parents are active Asparagus farmers.

With a nod to my great grand parents, we farm organically.

I'm a mechanical engineer by day and 2nd shift farmer.