It’s 5:09 AM in Pullman. I have two ag degrees from WSU, decades in agriculture, and I still didn’t understand what was happening in our soil. Tonight my 15-year-old gets honored at State FFA for what I only recently figured out.
Category: Plant Nutrition
Are we going to make it?
A first-generation farmer’s view of a 20-acre orchard pulled and laying on its side, Lake Chelan Valley
We Messed Up: Learning Forward on The Farm
We’re excited about what we’re learning – grazing our sheep regeneratively.
Love, Generosity and Corn: Reflections on a Year of Farm Life
A favorite trip of ours – visiting Sun Mountain in the Methow Valley.
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.
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.

