The last few weeks have left me absolutely bursting with excitement.
I’ve heard from four different young farm families who are taking new steps in regenerative and sustainable agriculture. One may soon expand from a few acres to more than 30. Another is preparing to offer raw milk to their community. Another young father is looking at custom grazing rented land, and yet another family is preparing to raise fully pastured pork for the very first time.
What took me by surprise was that several of them took the time to thank us.
Not because our farm is perfect. Trust me, it isn’t (but you likely already know this).
They thanked us for opening our gates, sharing what we’ve learned, and showing them that it’s possible to start before you have everything figured out.
Their encouragement blindsided me because I spend most days looking around at other talented farmers and assuming they’re the ones with all the answers. But as I was walking down our gravel driveway, thinking through all the new and growing farms we know, I realized something else: none of this happens without you.
Every time you choose to support a small family farm, you’re doing more than purchasing food. You’re helping create examples that others can see. You’re helping farms stay in business long enough to try new things, share what works, admit what doesn’t, and encourage the next family that’s wondering if they can do it too.
Your support of our farm has ripples far beyond our fence lines.
It helps us keep learning. It helps us keep experimenting. And sometimes, unexpectedly, it helps another young family find the confidence to take their own next step.
I believe there’s more than enough success to go around. Seeing another farm grow doesn’t diminish ours whatsoever — it makes my heart soar (I’ll sometimes get a burst of energy and just bolt into the pasture laughing thinking about it). I love seeing others growing simple and wholesome food close to God’s good earth. It makes me hopeful. It makes me excited for the future of agriculture and the families willing to invest their hearts in it.
We’re still learning ourselves. Some days we’re organized, some days not so much. But I’m grateful for this life and grateful for the people who make it possible.
Thank you for being part of the story.
With gratitude, — Leah | Great Heritage Farm
