Midwinter Connections

At The Bergs and the Bees, Winter is anything but idle—We’re discussing the successes and lessons from 2024, starting new projects, and ordering seeds for a new year of harvests!

What's New
This is the season for laying the foundation for big things to come. We are excited to share we are working on a roadside farmstand and expanding our CSA offering this year! We have also added raised beds in the gardens. In the fields, we’ve partnered with the Natural Resource Conservation Service to adopt no-till and cover-cropping practices. It’s a big step toward healing soil that’s been worn down over decades, and it’s already showing great promise. We’re also preparing a section of forest for maple syrup production, adding to the orchards, making mushroom logs, expanding our Apiary capacity, and sourcing seeds that will bring vibrant diversity to the fields this year. From new offerings through our farmstand, regenerative practices to heal the soil, or creating opportunities for people to connect with their food, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2025!

Continuing the Mission
With every decision we make, we’re driven by a simple but powerful belief: food should nourish more than the body. We believe in food that’s grown with care, connects the people who eat it, and benefits the ecosystem that surrounds it. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Diverse Offerings: Shiitake mushrooms, fruits, nuts, honey, herbs, maple syrup, eggs, and a variety of vegetables—all grown with health and flavor in mind.
• Regenerative Practices: No-till farming, holistic composting, sustainable forestry, and thoughtful seed sourcing help us grow delicious food while supporting a sustainable food system.
• Transparency and Values: We’re committed to staying toxin-free, avoiding exploitative practices, and keeping our impact on the planet positive.

By choosing food from a farm like ours, you’re doing more than filling your plate—you’re supporting a healthier, more sustainable future.

​Why Local Food Matters More Than Ever
The global food system is stretched thin, and the risks are real from contamination recalls, ultra-processed foods, nutrient-depleted produce, and the massive environmental costs of industrial agriculture. We won’t be able to offset all of your nutritional needs, but where we can, local farms like ours offer a better way. We’re tastier, safer, healthier, and more resilient, and one that prioritizes community over corporations.

How You Can Get Involved
We are on a path that brings people closer to their food, connects our community, and stewards the land for future generations. If this is something that you find valuable or you want to support our work, here is how you can get involved:

• Sign up for our mailing list to stay in the loop about upcoming events, CSA openings, and new offerings.
• Attend our 2025 Harvest Preview Webinar on Thursday February 6th at 6pm cst.
• Consider joining our 2025 CSA and enjoy fresh and preserved foods and goods year-round.
• Visit our seasonal roadside farmstand for fresh eggs, veggies and more.
• Join us at the farm for our Annual Cooperative Meeting on Saturday July 26.
• Connect with us about foods, natural remedies, how-to’s, or workshops you are interested in.
• Be conscious of your impact! Start a garden, think about where and who grew your food, compost your food + yard waste and ditch the manicured turf lawn for native forbs and grasses!

 
Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and connection!