Our Heartfelt Journey to Sustainable Farming
The Start of Our Story
Loretta and I are two farm-raised souls from Lancaster County, PA. We tied the knot in May 2017 and embarked on an exciting journey together, settling down on a leased 45-acre farm. Here, I managed a commercial turkey operation and ran a small welding shop.
Discovering the Wonders of Free-Range Poultry
In 2018, our lives took an unexpected turn. After grappling with health issues and meeting a friend who enlightened us about the benefits of grass-fed poultry, our interest piqued towards a different style of farming. We started delving into the advantages of raising animals outdoors.
Inspiration from PolyFace Farms
Our research led us to PolyFace Farms in Virginia. In December 2020, we seized the chance for a weekend getaway before welcoming our little one, Ezekiel, in February 2021. We booked an Airbnb, toured PolyFace Farms, and I was so inspired that I bought their book, "Pastured Poultry Profits" and the rest was history, we were on our way to becoming regenerative farmers!
Embracing the Outdoors
By summer 2021, we had the opportunity to raise turkeys outdoors, thanks to the poultry company we were working with. We cherished this experience immensely. In spring 2022, we experimented with Back to Eden style gardening and even bought a small herd of Red Devon beef cattle.
Finding Our Forever Home
With our lease ending in six months, we embarked on a search for a new home in May. Luck was on our side as we quickly found a 72-acre property in Southern Ohio. The previous owner had been kind to the land, avoiding harsh chemicals or synthetic fertilizers, and only taking hay once a year. On December 28th, 2022, we moved into our new home, with our animals and belongings following the next day.
We sincerely hope you will join us on the journey of leaving the land in better health than we found it.
Let's leave the world a little better than we found it!
