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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. In the year 1900 our “type” of farming operation may have been more common – animals & crops. Today’s farm numbers show there’s a bunch… Continue reading Waking Up on The Farm
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 Steiner What does it mean to “Know Your Farmer”? Are you interested in consuming sustainably produced nutrient dense food and wine? How do you know… Continue reading The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?
2023 “Reflections” Slideshow
As we reflected on 2023, we realized this is our “Why”! We love you all. by Jeana Steiner Click the image below to see the 2023 Slideshow. Cheers,
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 or “farmers” we can learn and adopt regenerative practices. But why? The food we eat, the wine (Lagriōth), beer (Old Schoolhouse) or Sheffield Cider we… Continue reading Why Are We Raising Sheep?
How I met Chad and Jeana
Chelan Valley Farms – The Best Kept Secret in Central Washington – for now? by Marya McCabe In November of 2021, my husband and I were out for a drive in the beautiful Lake Chelan Valley when we stumbled on Chelan Valley Farms (CVF) nestled above beautiful Roses Lake, 2 minutes from downtown Manson, WA.… Continue reading How I met Chad and Jeana
Fall on the Farm!
Fall on the Farm? by Jeana Steiner Fall on the Farm… The grapes are harvested, fermentations are wrapping up and the Pumpkin Patch is in full swing. Fall on the farm is our busiest season. I consider it a marathon and we are 2/3rd the way. Brontë has been busy labeling and making sure the… Continue reading Fall on the Farm!
Chad Goes Full Time on the Farm!
“He’s Going Pro!” (aka Chad’s Going Full Time on the Farm), by Chad Steiner My earliest memory as a child was when I was about 4 years old. I was hanging out with the goats in a house in the Orting Valley we were living in. The picture was clear… a big barn surrounded by… Continue reading Chad Goes Full Time on the Farm!
Pumpkin Patch Reflections…
Reflections on the Chelan Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch Over the Years (2023 = 5th Annual. by Chad Steiner We’re so excited to kick off another pumpkin patch this year! We love to host families at the farm and its so exciting to see everyone enjoying fall as a family at the farm. Our first pumpkin… Continue reading Pumpkin Patch Reflections…
The Importance of Environmental Education and Free Resources for Your Learner This Summer
The Importance of Environmental Education and Free Resources for Your Learner This Summer Hi everybody! Today I wanted to talk about the importance of environmental education and provide you with resources that can be utilized at the primary level. During my time at Cal Poly, I was involved with a national organization called Sprout Up.… Continue reading The Importance of Environmental Education and Free Resources for Your Learner This Summer
