Farmer Veteran Coalition and America 250 Interview

​Earlier this year we were awarded the Farmer Veteran Fellowship from the Farmer Veteran Coalition to expand our beekeeping operations. As a part of that process and in honor of America's 250th anniversary, they asked us to share a bit more about our background, the transition from military service, and what it means to run this farm.
The full interview goes into Caitlynn's background in the Marine Corps and culinary school, and why we focus so heavily on regenerative agriculture and habitat restoration here in Minnesota.
Take a look and let us know your thoughts:
https://farmvetco.org/my-profile/uid/770/
The summer season is in full swing, so make sure to plan a visit to see the bees and the blooms in person soon!

​"Being an American farmer, to me, is fundamentally about care, responsibility, and justice in how we relate to land. It's not just production, it is stewardship, repair, and accountability to the ecosystems we depend on."
"On our farm, that means actively working to restore damaged land, rebuilding soil health, expanding native plantings, and creating habitat that supports pollinators and biodiversity. It means choosing systems that move away from extractive agriculture and toward perennial, regenerative approaches that can sustain future generations!"
"Equity is also central to what being a farmer means to me. Land access and agricultural knowledge have long been unevenly distributed, and that shapes who gets to participate in farming today. We also recognize that this land exists within a history of Indigenous stewardship, and we strive to learn from Indigenous knowledge systems grounded in reciprocity, observation, and long-term care for the land. Our goal is to help open doors by creating space for hands-on learning in regenerative agriculture, native restoration, and beekeeping so more people can directly engage with land, build skills, and reconnect with the ecosystems around them."