Horse-powered Homesteaders Gouldsboro, Maine To some, gliding over new-fallen snow in a horse-drawn sleigh might seem like a wintertime fantasy — or a scene from a Courier & Ives print. To Darthia Farm, a 50 acre homestead and certified organic farm in Gouldsboro, Maine, it’s a way of life. Owned by Cindy and Bill Thayer, […]
Ken’s Lean Beef
Whole Farm Planning Ken Peterson owns and operates a beef cow-calf operation in Tamarack, Minnesota, and directly markets his grass-fed, lean, chemical and hormone-free beef. The goal of this farm can be best summarized in the phrase “Whole Farm Planning (WFP) which, Ken says, “is a process of decision making that includes every aspect of […]
Black Bridge Farm
Sheep inspire diverse business blend Nicholasville, KY The flock of sheep grazing on the pastures of Black Bridge Farm, located in the scenic rolling hills of central Kentucky about 30 miles south of Lexington, play an integral, strategic role in the diverse business mix of this operation. Providing fiber, meat and educational opportunities,co-owners Keith Erny […]
Java River Coffeehouse
Stirring Things Up Mary Moore holds up an offering of fresh-brewed gourmet coffee at Java River in downtown Montevideo, Minnesota. Along with husband Patrick, the Moore’s aim to do far more than introduce the heartland to the luxury of gourmet coffee. The coffeehouse also features a computer kiosk, linking customers directly to sustainable farms and […]
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