The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?

Since the 1940’s the nutrient density of our food has declined. The great news, farmers are figuring out how to produce sustainably grown nutrient dense food and wine. by Chad… Continue reading The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?

Ecological Utopia?

Is Ecological Utopia Possible? Or should be striving for Excellent Farm Ecosystems? Lets explore how building a farm ecosystem can help build resiliency. by Chad Steiner What is the motivation… Continue reading Ecological Utopia?

AVA, So What?!

We’ve been talking more about the Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area (AVA) – does it actually matter and what does it do to the wine? by Chad Steiner Late in… Continue reading AVA, So What?!

Does “AVA” Matter?

The Lake Chelan AVA. How it distinguishes itself as a unique wine growing region in the World. by Chad Steiner We bought property and moved to the Lake Chelan Valley… Continue reading Does “AVA” Matter?

The Appeal of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Serving non-alcoholic beverages can be a great way to improve your hosting skills – especially during the holiday season. by Chad Steiner When we started the pumpkin patch in 2019… Continue reading The Appeal of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

What’s Chad Reading Right Now?

What’s on Chad’s Book Reading List? by Chad Steiner In graduate school my first semester, my plant pathology professor (Dr. Tim Murray) quoted Sir Winston Churchill – “Those that fail… Continue reading What’s Chad Reading Right Now?

Digging into Lake Chelan Pinot Noir in Washington State.

Pinot Noir: a bit of history, how Jeana and Chad fell in love with it and why they think the Lake Chelan Valley is an amazing fit for this glorious… Continue reading Digging into Lake Chelan Pinot Noir in Washington State.

Why Are We Raising Sheep?

How Bringing Sheep to Chelan Valley Farms can Help Create a Regenerative Ecosystem. by Chad Steiner We all collectively have a tremendous opportunity to evolve our food system. As growers… Continue reading Why Are We Raising Sheep?