My Summer Shadowing Dad

Carston and Chad pose on the Farm side of the Farm in front of a hen and her newly hatched chics.

I learned so much and enjoyed the time with my Dad on the Farm this summer!

How Do Farms Use Fresh Water?

Irrigated vs. dryland. It makes a big difference depending on your location on what you can grow.

Chad and Jeana Steiner stand in their Pinot Noir vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.

Pinot Noir, AVA & Artificial Intelligence!

Chad and Jeana stand in their Pinot Noir Vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.

Chad and Jeana Steiner stand in their Pinot Noir vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.

Will Small Farms Survive?

1st Generation farmers. The Steiner Family.

1st Generation Farmers, The Steiner Family.

Seeing Inside Farms is what Agritourism Offers.

Photo courtesy of Lake Chelan Historical Society. This was located very near or on our farm.

An early photo located on or near Chelan Valley Farms farming apples. Courtesy of Lake Chelan Historical Society.

What Do All The Certifications Mean?

Sustainable WA is a new certification built by industry experts and scientists.

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.… Continue reading Waking Up on The Farm

Chocolate: choose healthy & pair well!

As we approach Valentine’s Day, which chocolate will you choose? Learn more about healthy options. by Jeana Steiner We feel education around our food is so important and the more… Continue reading Chocolate: choose healthy & pair well!

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… Continue reading The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?

AVA, So What?!

We’ve been talking more about the Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area (AVA) – does it actually matter and what does it do to the wine? by Chad Steiner Late in… Continue reading AVA, So What?!