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In the age-old tradition of apprenticeship

 

We learned about cold weather farming from other farmers. 

Before Bluestem Farm, we worked on a biodynamic farm outside St. Petersburg, Russia. Then a diversified organic raw-milk dairy in northern New England. Even when we lived in New York City, we kept chickens and had a container garden.

We moved around a lot, but it looks like farming just kept following us.

 
 
Aaron in Russia
 
 

In 2012, we grew up, moved home

 

and started Bluestem Farm.

 

Aaron

Each year, Aaron leads a team that grows thousands of pounds of certified organic vegetables and raises thousands of animals on pasture. Formative experiences include thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail as a young man, hitchhiking, and fatherhood. He's got a great memory for books. If you think he’s a quiet guy, go ahead and ask him about soil health sometime.

 
 
 
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The Crew

If you’ve read about what we’re doing and think this place could be a good fit for you, reach out to us—we’d love to hear from you.

 
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Mary

Mary's past is littered with partial careers in teaching, cooking, and writing. She usually has salad dressing on her shirt.

 
 
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bluestem farm in the news

Local Food Heroes - Petoskey News-Review

We wrote a year-long column for Edible Grande Traverse Magazine that followed the travails and successes of an early year at Bluestem Farm. Read the whole series here: FallThe HolidaysWinter & Spring at Bluestem Farm 

What is Organic Farming, Really? - Clean Eating Magazine

First-Generation Farmers Set Deep Roots in East Jordan - Petoskey News-Review

New Program Brings CSA Shares to the Disadvantaged - Traverse City Record-Eagle

What is a CSA and How Do They Work? - Petoskey News-Review

Foodies of the Month - Traverse Magazine

Local Food All Year Round - GrowerTalks Magazine

Local Band Supports Farm with a Cause - Grand Traverse Insider

Farmer Heroes - EcoCentric blog

Groups Join Effort to Subsidize Food for Low-Income Families - Charlevoix Courier

Bluestem Farm Grows Roots in East Jordan - Petoskey News-Review