The History of Our Farm

Stan and his wife Mary Ann are proud to be continuing the agricultural heritage that began four generations ago. Stan's Grandfather purchased the 80 acre farm in 1882 and grew crops and livestock to provide for his 8 children. Stan's father, Arthur, inherited the farm from his father. He operated as a mixed farm, selling product to the local stores and doing a bit of custom work. In due time, after working alongside his father, Stan inherited the farm and focused on raising beef and swine with a small cash crop enterprise and some sweet corn. He and Mary Ann have raised 4 children who are all keenly interested in agriculture. Today Stan works the farm and an additional 600 acres with the help of their eldest son, Brad, who has a sheep enterprise. The other children help out as their jobs and school commitments permit. The animals on this farm are raised without the use of growth hormones or steroids. They are fed grains and legumes grown on the farm using conventional farming methods. You may purchase beef, pork, lamb, roasting chickens, turkeys or fresh brown eggs at the farm gate. If Mother Nature cooperates there is a supply of fresh sweet corn in August and September. To supplement the farm income, Mary Ann, a former elementary teacher, conducts educational farm tours for schools and community groups such as Beavers, Sparks, or Seniors groups. Tours occur between mid-April and December and are planned to meet the curriculum needs or the focus of the group attending. When you tour this farm on any given day, you indeed will sense the dedication, compassion, viability and legacy of a family farm. Make an appointment to visit soon.