Jeana Fired Me? A New Role, a Bigger Mission, and the Future of the Farm and Winery

Chad's 1st Day at Syngenta!

Chad’s 1st Day at Syngenta.

The Secret Sheep: Revealing A Funny Family Farm Story

The Secret Sheep Revealed. Yellow and Blue Eartags. A beautiful Southdown cross.

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

The Secret Sheep Revealed. Yellow and Blue Eartags. A beautiful Southdown cross.

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!

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.

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

A thorough review and explanation of how what we feed our food translates into how our food feeds us.

Regenerative farming is the inspirational direction to go. Nutrient dense food that helps heal the soil and capture carbon.

What Pumpkins, Chardonnay, and Parenting Have in Common

A squash beetle and the damage they cause visible on a pumpkin leaf.

Pinot Noir “itself” talks about being past the 1/2 way point… see it’s berries turning purple 🙂

Why the Vineyard Halfway Point Matters More Than You Think

Pinot Noir's voice gets heard... as we talk about the 1/2 way point.

Pinot Noir “itself” talks about being past the 1/2 way point… see it’s berries turning purple 🙂

Why Farming Stays Hard – And Why That’s the Best Part

Triage of pumpkin's dying: Water, Sunlight, Nutrition... if not those, then potentially a pest - like gummy stem blight.

What my sons taught me about life during farm chores.

What My Sons Taught Me About Life During Farm Chores

Monthly chores with Dad

What my sons taught me about life during farm chores.