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Full Circle Community Farm
Full Circle Community Farm was named 2024 Organic Farm of the Year in the Midwest.
The Adamski family's roots stretch back five generations on their 260-acre farm in Seymour. Rick and Valerie use managed grazing as the cornerstone method for raising certified organic beef. The farm provides a balanced ecological system to protect waterways, increase soil health and sequester carbon, and increase wildlife and biodiversity.
Beyond their farm, Val and Rick are trailblazers in sustainable agriculture. Val implemented the Sustainable and Organic Farming program at Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Rick serves on the board of GrassWorks, a statewide grazing organization. They are happy to see the next generation use part of the farm for vegetables and pork.
Andrew and Heather moved back to this, his home farm, after earning master’s degrees from Northern Michigan University. Andrew runs the machinery side of the veggie operation and oversees the pastured pork operation. Heather (a New Mexico transplant) is the administrative mastermind of the business. She not only runs the farm LLC, but also coordinates our SLO Farmer Cooperative food hub.
Scott Rosenberg joined with Heather Toman and Andrew Adamski to form Full Circle Community Farm LLC after leaving a well-paying corporate job. As co-owner-manager Scott oversees the farm’s work force and day-to-day field operations. He makes sure seeds are planted, weeds are weeded, and produce is harvested, cleaned, packed and stored, following the farm’s food safety protocols.
Full Circle Community Farm is the primary contributor of fresh produce to SLO's vegetable CSA Shares, the main suppliers of grass-fed pastured beef for SLO's Meat Boxes, and is one of the pastured pork providers. All farm enterprises are certified organic.
Their vision for Full Circle extends beyond its fertile fields; they see it blossoming into a beacon of community, where education and research are at the center of their mission.
Rick and Scott serve on SLO Farmers Co-op's Board of Directors.
Valentine Gardens
Valentine Gardens is a 5 acre educational and production farm located in the city of Green Bay. Sarah and Mark Valentine along with their 3 kids, dogs, cats, goats, chickens, pony, and bees love learning and teaching about sustainable farming.
They practice organic farming methods in both their acre of gardens and their 100+ tree orchard. They are also passionate about native plants and have fostered a beautiful property that has been certified as a Monarch Waystation.
Sarah and Mark are both educators. Both use their gifts to run successful farm camp programs for both kids and adults.
The Valentines are proud members of the Wisconsin Farmers Union and enjoy sharing their harvest with SLO's CSA members. They also host a farmstand that features select products.
Whether it's raising farm animals or planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables, the Valentines are firm believers that "Food should be loved!"
Mark serves on SLO Farmers Co-op's Board of Directors.
Golden Bear Farm
Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes in Kiel, you will find Golden Bear Farm. Marie and Steve Deibele having been stewarding their land since 2001 and its beauty is a testament to their unwavering dedication to sustainable farming practices.
Adam and Samantha Fevold have been managing the farm since 2021. Adam has extensive farming experience that he applies while working very long hours to keep the farm running smoothly. He trucks all the livestock onto and off of the farm, manages hay and bedding inventory, monitors animal welfare and oversees all of the farm projects. Both Adam and Samantha are extremely dedicated to the success of Golden Bear Farm and it shows in the health of the animals, the appearance of the land and the quality of the meat.
They raise 100% grass-fed beef, pastured Berkshire pigs, pastured chickens and eggs. Their Berkshire pork is renowned by chefs and you may see Golden Bear Farm on menus in local fine restaurants.
Steve's quest for nutritional excellence for his pigs is a labor of love. He has meticulously researched and crafted a diet for his pigs that ensures not just their well-being, but yours too! A symphony of barley, field peas, kelp, and molasses forms the foundation of their grain ration, free from corn, soy, GMOs, antibiotics, and hormones.
In summer, the land comes alive as pigs and cattle enjoy rotational grazing lush pastures. Come autumn, the pigs revel in their own salad bar, planted just for them. They enjoy squash, melons, and turnips from their special garden. Even in winter's frigid temperatures, the pigs thrive with apples, pumpkins, and other vegetables.
You can enjoy Golden Bear Farm's decadent pasture raised pork in SLO's Meat Boxes.
Pape Family Pastures
Aaron and Erin of Pape Family Pastures are passionate conservationists. This mission drives every aspect of their farm. The natural beauty of their family-run farm is a testament to their unwavering commitment to nurturing the land and its inhabitants, with history and heritage that stretches back generations.
At Pape Family Pastures, the landscape is simultaneously alive and calm with the gentle grazing of pastured cattle, pigs, and chicken. With no prior farming experience, Aaron and Erin were guided by the principles of soil health and inspired by Aldo Leopold's timeless essay, "The Good Oak." They strive to be good stewards of their family's farmland, just down the road from Aaron's grandparents' farm.
Their approach is rooted in the belief that perennial pasture is the cornerstone of good stewardship, enriching the soil, nurturing healthy animals, and fostering a vibrant environment for generations to come. Their goal is to make our corner of the world a “greener” place: generating richer soils, raising healthy animals, and creating a vibrant environment for their family.
Every chicken found in SLO's Meat Boxes was raised on the beautiful pastures of Pape Family Pastures.
Erin serves as the treasurer of SLO Farmers Co-op.
Foxtail Produce
Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Freedom, Wisconsin, Greg and Mary Fox tend to a legacy that spans four generations at Foxtail Produce. Since the 1880s, their family has nurtured the very land they cultivate today, instilling a deep-rooted reverence for organic farming practices that honor both the earth and its inhabitants.
With unwavering dedication, the Foxs cultivate high-quality, organic produce that not only nourishes their community but also sustains the delicate balance of their cherished farmland. "At Foxtail Produce, we are all about preserving a way of life that values both the land and its creatures."
Foxtail Produce cultivate microgreens year-round. They harvest and deliver these nutrient-packed sprouts to restaurants and local residents.
You can try Foxtail Produce's delicious microgreens in SLO's CSA Shares.
Greg serves on SLO Farmers Co-op's Board of Directors.
Kahulahele Farmstead
Jennifer Falck and Tony Kuchma tend to their farmstead in the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin where they provide food to the tribal community. In their lush pastures nestled in a border of trees, they raise poultry and pork and grow a variety of vegetables.
Their primary goal is to contribute to indigenous food sovereignty, build a micro food system, and practice regenerative agriculture in the tribal community they hold dear. Their farmstead is not merely a place of cultivation; it is a sanctuary of resilience, where the principles of regenerative agriculture take root, revitalizing the soil and replenishing the soul.
At the heart of their mission lies a profound sense of community. Jennifer and Tony are not just farmers; they are integral members of the community, deeply involved in uplifting and empowering their community. They are eager to share their knowledge and resources with others in the community, including providing access to equipment for others to expand their own poultry operations.
Kellner Back Acre Garden
In the rolling hills just outside of Denmark, Wisconsin, you will find Kellner Back Acre Garden and its gardens and flocks of free-range chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Tom and Nancy are the third generation to care for their land.
The farm is a testament to their unwavering commitment to sustainable agriculture, certified organic for both produce and eggs.
From the break of dawn until nightfall, free-range chickens and ducks roam the pastures, basking in the warmth of the sun and the freedom of open spaces. As dusk descends, they find shelter in the safety of the barn, a testament to the Kellner family's dedication to the well-being of their feathered friends. The turkeys live safely in portable, open bottom pens that move to fresh pasture daily, embodying the farm's ethos of respect for nature's rhythms.
Kellner Back Acre Garden supplies fresh eggs to retail outlets in Green Bay, the Fox Valley, and Milwaukee. They provide meat birds to Outpost Natural Foods in Milwaukee. They also have a small on-farm store where local customers can pick up an array of fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, and meat.
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