Kirsten is a farm-to-table chef with a love of nutritional healing, teaching others how to thrive through nutrient-rich, pure foods. Don is a dedicated farmer who takes exceptional care of his animals, while also sharpening all blades and handling small engine repair to keep the farm running strong. Together, we are creating a Pure Simple Farm Life filled with clean, organic, homegrown foods. We create and sell non-toxic, eco-friendly home and food products while championing regenerative farming, sustainable gardening, and nutritional healing for a healthier community. We share recipes and techniques using the foods grown seasonally in our farm gardens, fields, and forest, inviting others to reconnect with nature’s rhythms and nourishment. Click POSTS or LINKS below to navigate through all the options.
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Kirsten is a farm-to-table chef with a love of nutritional healing, teaching others how to thrive through nutrient-rich, pure foods. Don is a dedicated farmer who takes exceptional care of his animals, while also sharpening all blades and handling small engine repair to keep the farm running strong. Together, we are creating a Pure Simple Farm Life filled with clean, organic, homegrown foods. We create and sell non-toxic, eco-friendly home and food products while championing regenerative farming, sustainable gardening, and nutritional healing for a healthier community. We share recipes and techniques using the foods grown seasonally in our farm gardens, fields, and forest, inviting others to reconnect with nature’s rhythms and nourishment. Click POSTS or LINKS below to navigate through all the options.
The Seasonal Farmer 2/12/2026 Hello, As I was ordering seeds for the garden this year, I began to think of you and the families who visit the farmstand. I just published a blog post about why I choose organic, non‑GMO seeds and chemical‑free growing methods, how I build living soil and nutrient‑dense produce, and what that means for the long‑term health of the people who eat this food. I grow with intention: no synthetic pesticides, no engineered seeds, and a focus on soil health so the food...
The Seasonal Farmer 7/13/2025 Hello Friends, We’ve sprouted up in two cozy corners of the UP, and we’d love to see you! Gould City Market Stand Right at the Farm on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays 8 AM to 2 PM Fresh herbs are now available straight from the garden. Vegetables are blooming— tomatoes, zucchini, and more organic veggies coming soon! Saturdays: Fresh cut-flower bouquets, $20 each—our blooms are in full glory! Curtis Farmers Market, Lions Club Pavilion, right at the corner of Main...
The Seasonal Farmer 6/19/2024 Dear Seasonal Friend, If you’ve spent any time outside lately, you know the black flies are back in full swing, swarming just as the garden hits its stride. Over on the blog, I just shared Buzzing in the U.P.: A Seasonal Guide to Black Flies and Natural Defenses—a grounded, nature-loving walkthrough of why these biting bugs show up when they do, and how to keep enjoying the outdoors without reaching for harsh chemicals. We’ve leaned into what the land provides...