Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sarah Fischer. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Sarah, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
My purpose of being a Regenerative Farmer became when I became a mother. I began researching food, how it was produced and how it could be affecting our health. I turned to “alternative” sources of information other than what I was told by doctors, nutritionists, etc. I was mortified at what I was learning. For example, the World Health Organization had classified “Round-up” as a probably carcinogen in humans and unless I was actively seeking out organic food (which I was not at that time), that meant I would be eating it and feeding it to my daughter. Months of research led me to question everything I thought I knew about what it meant to be healthy. I started to not trust the labels in the grocery store and knew I was getting the quality food I wanted to be eating. So my husband and I packed up our cozy life in town and moved out to our now 6th generation family farm and started raising our own food along with my parents. Now we’re blessed to be supplying farm fresh food to around 250 families.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
We are a “direct to consumer” farm, meaning everything we sell from our farm goes directly to the consumer, with no middle man in between. Right now we’re supporting around 250 families from our farm. We produces grass-fed beef, pastured pork & chicken, free-range eggs, raw milk & honey. We want our customers to “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”. We love being able to show them exactly how we’re raising their food and know their dollars are being used to support a business they feel good about. We started with the goal of producing the healthiest food possible. However, now that we’re aware of the positive environmental impacts Regenerative Farming can having on our planet, we’re also committed to educating ourselves further on properly managing our pastures and livestock to leave the land in better condition for future generations.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Resilience – Farming can be one of the most unpredictable professions. There’s lots of opportunity for things to go wrong and many factors that are out of your control but you must be able to pivot and keep going if you want to be successful.
Strong work ethic – Running a farm with livestock requires work to be done 365 days out of the year. All of the animals needs to be fed every single day. There are no weekends or holidays on the farm!
Connection – I believe one of the biggest reasons our farm has been successful is because I’ve found “my tribe” of moms who share the same concerns as me. We all want healthy food for our kids and we’re willing to go against the grain and hold strong to our convictions.
My advice to others would be to always remember your why. Farming can be physically, emotionally & mentally exhausting, especially during the busy season. But always remember why you are doing it and all the lives you are changing with the work you are doing.
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
Charlotte Smith. I took her marketing course 7 years ago and without that I know our business wouldn’t be where it is today. I knew nothing about selling direct to consumers and her marketing/coaching program is the only reason we have grown to where we are today.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.naturespantry-farm.com
- Instagram: @naturespantryfarm
- Facebook: @naturespantryfarms
Image Credits
Jayme Peterson Photo Megan Parks Photography
