For some, farming is the family business. Each new generation is encouraged to farm on the family land. A young person must make the sometimes heart-wrenching decision to stay on the farm or leave for a different kind of life. It’s an old story, one we’ve all heard many times before. The tale is classic Americana.
Frank’s farming journey has twisted and turned in exciting ways so far. He is an example of someone following their convictions and passions down a road less traveled.
Alex heard about the CAFF Farm Apprenticeship program when a co-worker mentioned it. Later Alex would be the new program’s first success story, transitioning from apprentice to Farm Manager. He is now part of a new generation of young Arkansas farmers reviving
Picking Arkansas strawberries on a balmy spring day is a beautiful thing. It reaffirms that life is indeed good. Appel Farms has 10 acres in production, offering both strawberries and pumpkins for the picking. The old family home is now a commercial kitchen with a small dining space and a little produce shop. Appel Farms has a lot going on for a tiny little farm in the heart of a thriving, growing
The drive to Dripping Springs Garden takes you through truly stunning views of the Ozarks. Once you arrive, the peace of the farm settles over you. On a recent visit, the fog of a cool spring morning nestled into the lush dark greens of the foliage. The farm is host to CAFF apprentices where Mark and Michael train a new generation of
Adam was not born and raised on a farm. He grew up in the big city of Fort Worth, Texas. His first taste of farm life was volunteering on a friend’s urban farm there. The experience inspired a desire to become more self-reliant and to grow food. He learned about sustainable, regenerative, and bio-intensive farming. With no formal agriculture education or farm training, Adam decided that he wanted to be a farmer.
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