The Farmhouse Podcasts

Snug Haven Farm is located in the driftless hills on the north side of Belleville.  Bill Warner and Judy Hageman of Snug Haven have dedicated their lives to organic farming.  Not only do they practice it on their own farm, but they also go above and beyond to help support and promote locally grown organic products in our area.  Snug Haven is a long standing member of the Dane County Farmers Market and Bill and Judy are both highly respected organic farmers in South Central WI.  They utilize hoop houses in ways that are somewhat unconventional, but have perfected a process to get fresh veggies throughout the coldest months in Wisconsin.  The Snug Haven frost sweetened produce is a must try if you haven’t already, especially their spinach and carrots!  I was honored to spend time on their farm and sit down with them for a chat!

Stand Tall Garden is located in the historic district of Evansville.  Jake and Janelle have a beautiful house on a half acre lot, which they have organized to produce an abundance of organic, flavor packed veggies right in the urban setting.  It's amazing how much they have to offer on such a small amount of square footage.  Not only do they offer CSA options, but they also generously donate produce to the local food pantry (10% of each CSA membership!).

Green Haven Gardens is tucked back off of County Highway E in rural Brooklyn, WI.  It's a 9 acre property that Heather and Dylan Lynch acquired back in 2019 and have made a beautiful, diversified plot of land in the 4 years they have been there, with lots more projects in the works!  Heather has a passion for growing, seed collecting, and sharing her love to garden - with a passion to be creative in the kitchen, which Dylan also enjoys.  The gardens are beautiful, with lots of active life everywhere you turn, and the sense of peace and calm at Green Haven Gardens presents a warm welcome as you arrive!

Molly Stentz and John Peck have recently acquired a 20 acre slice of heaven in Brooklyn, WI with which they are using to continue to operate Yellow Dog Flowers and Produce.  Molly has a wealth of experience working with/on farms and in the food industry, while John is educated in environmental science and is an advocate for marginalized farmers; their passion for growing produce and flowers organically on a diversified farm is making the transition from leased land to owned land worth the effort it is taking!  

Caitlin and Reed Cox, owners of Cox Hill Farm, are raising and selling high quality poultry and pork products through their website and CSA memberships.  They are also in tune with regenerative agriculture practices and take an approach to raising happy, healthy animals with taking care of the land at the same time.  Reed's excitement for farming and Caitlin's love to be connected to her community are contagious when they are in your presence!

Bethanee Wright, owner of Winterfell Acres, is a passionate organic farmer who cares a great deal for her family, those invested in her organic, natural farming operation, and the Land that provides her the opportunity to farm.  Her journey is one that includes listening to the land and embracing opportunities to pay it forward.  Farmer Beth, as she is known in her Winterfell Acres newsletters, has created a beautiful small scale farm in Brooklyn, WI - one that she shares openly with those interested in what she's got going on!