Chad and Jeana Steiner stand in their Pinot Noir vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.
Category: Apple Trees
Will Small Farms Survive?
1st Generation Farmers, The Steiner Family.
Seeing Inside Farms is what Agritourism Offers.
An early photo located on or near Chelan Valley Farms farming apples. Courtesy of Lake Chelan Historical Society.
Saying Goodbye to Red Delicious
The North Cascades surround much of Lake Chelan. There’s opportunity to hike places only a boat can go.
Water, Sunlight, Nutrition!
I learned from a wise crop guru, whether assessing a problem or trying to start off the growing season on the right foot – water, sunlight and nutrition are the foundation for success.
Sheep, They’re In The Vineyard
100 years ago it was quite common for farmers growing crops to also raise animals or vise versa. Since then farmers have become more specialized. Reintroducing animals into a regenerative system is making old technology new again.
Lake Chelan, Its Water Feeds Us!
Apple grafting is ancient technology but still very much an art.
The Ancient Technology of Grafting!
Apple grafting is ancient technology but still very much an art.
What Do All The Certifications Mean?
Sustainable WA is a new certification built by industry experts and scientists.
Waking Up on The Farm
Since we’re a small farm, many of the farm activities are hands on. by Chad Steiner 2024 is our family’s 6th year living on the farm. We’re 1st generation farmers.… Continue reading Waking Up on The Farm
