A Veteran Achieves Dream of Family Farm in Arkansas

A Veteran Achieves Dream of Family Farm in Arkansas

Michael, who is currently working on his Ph.D. in business with a dissertation on Human Flourishing, says his personal mission statement is “to flourish and contribute to helping others flourish as well.” His life is just as inspirational as that statement. It’s a...
Family Duo Learns Together in Farm School

Family Duo Learns Together in Farm School

Sion was born in Chicago, moving around quite often before ending up in Oklahoma for college. While there, he began working weekends and summers on a cattle farm in Seminole. The work was challenging but gratifying and provided a sense of peace in a busy world. During this time, Sion received an intriguing proposal from his father, Michael.

Developing a Farm Venue

Developing a Farm Venue

About sixty miles east of Fayetteville is the small Arkansas farm town of Alpena, population 397. A little northwest is Berryville, population 5,550. These are the two communities that formed and influenced Brian  growing up. In 2020, when the pandemic devastated the...
Slow Food Advocate Learns Farming

Slow Food Advocate Learns Farming

India’s had a hobby garden to feed her own household, but wanted to do more. There was a desire to be a more significant part of the local food movement that she believes in. That’s what brought her to the CAFF Farm School. It was an opportunity for learning to produce food more efficiently to feed herself and the community. India’s mother was a Slow Food advocate and passed that along to her daughter.

Farming for Food Equity

Farming for Food Equity

When Andie Kate talks about farming, it’s evident that this is someone who passionately believes in helping people and improving lives through nutritious, fresh food. She comes to farming with her own spin on it and well-defined goals. She is also part of a growing number of females entering what was once a predominantly male profession.