We’re Over the Hump | First Raspberries on the Farm

Owen and Jeana with the first ripe raspberries of the year.

The frantic part of the season is finally behind us — and the first ripe raspberry reminded me exactly what we work so hard for.

Caught in the Act: Tillage and Soil Health on Our Farm.

Chad and Carston Steiner with shovels in the freshly tilled pumpkin patch at Chelan Valley Farms, plastic mulch rows and the hills above Lake Chelan behind them

Chad and Carston Steiner with shovels in the freshly tilled pumpkin patch at Chelan Valley Farms, plastic mulch rows and the hills above Lake Chelan behind them.

A Saturday we didn’t want to end…

Jeana with our Fumé Blanc — the wine that got me thinking about place, soil, and why we applied.

We applied for organic certification this week — a label I’m honestly not a fan of. Here’s why we did it anyway, and what it has to do with the wine in your glass.

Are we going to make it?

These old orchards served families for decades.

A first-generation farmer’s view of a 20-acre orchard pulled and laying on its side, Lake Chelan Valley

A Letter From a Friend to the Farm. A customers view of Lagriōth Winery.

A letter from a friend to the farm.

A Letter From a Friend to the Farm. A customers view of Lagriōth Winery.

It’s Labor Day: the boys, Bingo, Coyotes and Rosé

Steiner Bro's ready to pick. Cinimini's that didn't cut it and a night on a flat bed with coyotes.

Steiner Bro’s ready to pick. Cinimini’s that didn’t cut it and a night on a flat bed with coyotes.

The Brutal Truth About Shepherding: Why it’s the Hardest Job

Momma ewe sheep and baby lamb eating at the hay feeder.

We’re still newer sheep farmers. This is our second set of lambs. We’d like to think we’ve done a good job, but the learning curve continues.

Love, Generosity and Corn: Reflections on a Year of Farm Life

The Steiner Family 2025

A favorite trip of ours – visiting Sun Mountain in the Methow Valley.

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.

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

Chad learning about seaweed

Follow along as Chad learns about the fascinating benefits of seaweed.