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1 of 6Spring To Fall Shitake Mushroom Flushes -
2 of 6NON-GMO, No Vax, no Chems, or Antibiotics, Excellent steak burger. -
3 of 6Donny our prize LIM FLEX bull. He is a gentle giant -
4 of 63DF Cross which is over 20 feet tall depicts 3df Family Farm. Genesis 1:11-12- Proverbs 27-23-27 -
5 of 6Our Lim Flex Beef. Black Angus / Limousin cross. Red Angus / Limousin equals less marbling. -
6 of 6Working our honeybee's
THE FARM: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
Before the time of 3DF Family Farm the land was used as a homestead by Richard and Lena Raden, Anne'a parents. The original tract of land was 160 acres and had been in the family since the late 1800's. The couple built a farmhouse on the land with the help of community, This is where Anne and her seven siblings were raised, along with foster children they cared for over the years. To feed their growing family, Rich and Lena utilized their land, cultivating produce and raising livestock, selling butter she milked and churned herself. By the measure of hunger, their farm was a success.The children were full and happy. If they longed for anything, it was processed food. That seemed exotic and out of reach for sure. While the farm produced successfully, raising a large family on one income meant their Christmas wish to eat hotdogs would be thwarted in lieu of steaks from the freezer. The families wealth was measured in their ability to feed their family and there was always enough. They were food farmers and generous people, often sharing a meal and laughter with their neighbors. To Rich and Lena, like many of their generation, conventional farming methods proved "successful" and they saw no reason to change.
A portion of the Radan's original land was handed down to Anne and Bob Gothard, including Anne's home of nearly 66 years. When Bob arrived 37 years later, his memory of South Korean farmers growing abundant crops in frigid climates inspired hope of someday implementing similar strategies. Over the years the couple discovered inspirational farmers like Eliot Coleman, from Maine, known for his expertise in growing in cold climates and John Jeavons, a leader in the Bio-intensive Growing movement. They befriended farmer/teacher Craig Schaaf-an inspiration for both his farming abilities and his sturdy faith. Through Craig's mentorship, the couple grew more convicted of their farm's mission and more clear of our goal to move away from the conventional methods. Their passion, not only for God's creation, but for His ability to provide the abundant resources for healing the body-all available in nature-gained clarity as well. Through managing soil microbiology, Bob and Anne began to notice vitamin and mineral rich vegetables like salad greens, oozing with "milk," indicative of vitality and health. Their bodies began to crave good food. Their vegetables were suddenly bursting with flavor. All aspects of 3DF Family Farm are based on Genesis 1: 11-12 and Proverbs 27:23-27 including many other verses in God's Word. God has given all of us in His Creation ways to heal ourselves, we just need to figure out His ways.
On the farm today there are presently two 32' by 70' heirloom tomato/ vegetable greenhouses in operation. Though 3DF's methods may be changing from the farm's early historical conventions, one aspect that will remain unchanged is the Raden's generosity of spirit and their love of community. The farm is always open and welcomes visitors. Anne and Bob are inspired to share their Love of land, Love of clean food's and offering their farm as a "teaching farm," by inviting schools, homeschoolers, and churches to share and learn, while reconnecting P.M.A. members to the source of good C.L.E.A.N. food.
Before the time of 3DF Family Farm the land was used as a homestead by Richard and Lena Raden, Anne'a parents. The original tract of land was 160 acres and had been in the family since the late 1800's. The couple built a farmhouse on the land with the help of community, This is where Anne and her seven siblings were raised, along with foster children they cared for over the years. To feed their growing family, Rich and Lena utilized their land, cultivating produce and raising livestock, selling butter she milked and churned herself. By the measure of hunger, their farm was a success.The children were full and happy. If they longed for anything, it was processed food. That seemed exotic and out of reach for sure. While the farm produced successfully, raising a large family on one income meant their Christmas wish to eat hotdogs would be thwarted in lieu of steaks from the freezer. The families wealth was measured in their ability to feed their family and there was always enough. They were food farmers and generous people, often sharing a meal and laughter with their neighbors. To Rich and Lena, like many of their generation, conventional farming methods proved "successful" and they saw no reason to change.
A portion of the Radan's original land was handed down to Anne and Bob Gothard, including Anne's home of nearly 66 years. When Bob arrived 37 years later, his memory of South Korean farmers growing abundant crops in frigid climates inspired hope of someday implementing similar strategies. Over the years the couple discovered inspirational farmers like Eliot Coleman, from Maine, known for his expertise in growing in cold climates and John Jeavons, a leader in the Bio-intensive Growing movement. They befriended farmer/teacher Craig Schaaf-an inspiration for both his farming abilities and his sturdy faith. Through Craig's mentorship, the couple grew more convicted of their farm's mission and more clear of our goal to move away from the conventional methods. Their passion, not only for God's creation, but for His ability to provide the abundant resources for healing the body-all available in nature-gained clarity as well. Through managing soil microbiology, Bob and Anne began to notice vitamin and mineral rich vegetables like salad greens, oozing with "milk," indicative of vitality and health. Their bodies began to crave good food. Their vegetables were suddenly bursting with flavor. All aspects of 3DF Family Farm are based on Genesis 1: 11-12 and Proverbs 27:23-27 including many other verses in God's Word. God has given all of us in His Creation ways to heal ourselves, we just need to figure out His ways.
On the farm today there are presently two 32' by 70' heirloom tomato/ vegetable greenhouses in operation. Though 3DF's methods may be changing from the farm's early historical conventions, one aspect that will remain unchanged is the Raden's generosity of spirit and their love of community. The farm is always open and welcomes visitors. Anne and Bob are inspired to share their Love of land, Love of clean food's and offering their farm as a "teaching farm," by inviting schools, homeschoolers, and churches to share and learn, while reconnecting P.M.A. members to the source of good C.L.E.A.N. food.