As a child, I always looked forward to visiting the livestock at my grandparent's farm. I knew from an early age that I wanted to live on a farm and continue raising animals. My passion really grew when I started to learn more about sustainable farming. It made so much sense to raise animals in a way that was not only healthier for the consumers, but also better for the animals and the land. I am involved with the day-to-day operations and working with our buying club.

I grew up on a cattle and row crop farm in central Missouri. We raised beef cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. I have always had a passion for being around livestock and helping in the fields but took a career path in a different direction as a physical therapist. As I began learning more about the body and the importance of eating healthy, my interest grew in sustainable agriculture without the use of antibiotics, additional hormones, GMO’s, etc. Taylor and I met about this time; we both shared an excitement for producing sustainable agriculture products and encouraged one another to pursue this passion. We will be getting married this summer, I will then move to Illinois to help with record keeping, marketing, and day-to-day operations of the farm.