A favorite trip of ours – visiting Sun Mountain in the Methow Valley.
Category: Farming Education
31 Houses to Here: The Winding Road to First-Generation Farming
A big fan of Scooby Do and flannels… a painting of Chad at age 4.
Just Put Seaweed on it: A Fun, Fascinating Tool for Your Farm or Garden
Follow along as Chad learns about the fascinating benefits of seaweed.
Metal Sharpens Metal: What I Gained by Getting the heck Out of the Way
Metal Sharpens Metal… reflections on super small culture compared to large. Learn more about it and the Espirit de Cor.
Jeana Fired Me? A New Role, a Bigger Mission, and the Future of the Farm and Winery
Chad’s 1st Day at Syngenta.
The Secret Sheep: Revealing A Funny Family Farm Story
The Secret Sheep is revealed. We’re delighted to have her join our family flock.
Talking at Work: The Unexpected Joy of 12-Hour Conversations on the Farm
We’re so grateful for the help of good friends and family visiting and helping. Vern and Chad under the harvest moon.
The Steiner Bros. Exciting Honey Journey: From Lavender to Beekeeping
The story of Steiner Bros Honey!
Harvest Timing: Landing on the Ship at Just the Right Moment
We like an early morning “alpine” start. Not only does it help harvest timing, it’s nice and cool.
No One Seems Interested: Why Regenerative Farming Still Matters
Regenerative farming is the inspirational direction to go. Nutrient dense food that helps heal the soil and capture carbon.

