Farming isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. The dirt on our hands, the sunrises we chase, and the lessons we’re passing down to our boys. It’s long days and tired muscles, but it’s also the kind of life we wouldn’t trade for anything. It’s about building a life where our kids can grow up connected to the land, learning the value of hard work and the joy that comes with it.

I grew up on a farm surrounded by alfalfa, corn, and wheat fields. My childhood was filled with the rhythm of the seasons, and I always knew I wanted my own kids to experience that same kind of upbringing. My husband, on the other hand, didn’t start out in agriculture. When we met, he worked as a welder for Union Pacific Railroad and had experience as a diesel mechanic. Later, he had the opportunity to work for a friend stacking rock retaining walls, and we spent several years in that business. He loved the work, and something about working outside, moving dirt, and running equipment just clicked for him. Those years shaped him, and we jumped in with both feet when the opportunity came to start our own farm.

Now we’re leasing farm ground and working our own five acres, slowly building something that will hopefully be our family’s future. But we’re not doing it alone. Our two little boys, ages five and one, are right there with us. They love being outside, running through the fields, chasing our dogs, and “helping” with the pigs. Our oldest says he wants to be a farmer like his Grandpa, and our youngest is obsessed with the cows. Last year, when we started a pumpkin patch with my family, he was right in the middle of everything. He hauled pumpkins, greeted customers, and soaked up every bit of the action.

The pumpkin patch was an incredible success, not just as a business but, more importantly, as a family experience. It showed us exactly why we’re doing this – to create something meaningful, to build a legacy, and to raise our boys in a way that keeps them grounded in hard work, nature, and community. We’re excited to expand our operation this year and continue building a life that allows us to work side by side as a family.

Farming isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. It’s about family, perseverance, and the deep satisfaction that comes from growing something with your own hands. And for us, it’s about giving our boys the kind of childhood that only a farm can offer- one filled with dirt, adventure, and the freedom to roam.

And really, that’s what it’s all about.