The frantic part of the season is finally behind us — and the first ripe raspberry reminded me exactly what we work so hard for.
Tag: Chelan Valley Farms
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.
The Brutal Truth About Shepherding: Why it’s the Hardest Job
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.
Peace & Chaos: A First Memory That Built a Farm
A full circle moment as Jeana and I pose with our High School FFA teacher (Mr. Pile), his wife and her mother.
Laying in Bed filled with excitement, dreaming of the future.
A full circle moment as Jeana and I pose with our High School FFA teacher (Mr. Pile), his wife and her mother.
Years to Yes: A Valentine’s Love Story
A full circle moment as Jeana and I pose with our High School FFA teacher (Mr. Pile), his wife and her mother.
We Messed Up: Learning Forward on The Farm
We’re excited about what we’re learning – grazing our sheep regeneratively.
Winter’s Quiet Power: How Dormant Vines (and we) Prepare for a Bold 2026
Underneath the bark, bright yellow green – the tree’s are full of life in the midst of winter.
When You Hear ‘You Don’t Know Anything’-And Do It Anyway
Learning to safely connect different equipment to the back of the tractor.
Love, Generosity and Corn: Reflections on a Year of Farm Life
A favorite trip of ours – visiting Sun Mountain in the Methow Valley.
