Join OAK for a field day! Starting a farm business can seem like an uphill climb when balancing time between family, off-farm jobs, and the many hats that farmers wear to get product to customers. When the farm also includes high steep hillsides, shallow topsoil, and rocky terrain, the climb becomes a challenge! Focusing on … Continue reading "Keeping our Balance: Diversified Farming with Steep Hills and Off-Farm Jobs"

Join OAK for a field day! Jim Coleman was raised in Fayette County on his family’s farm, Coleman Crest, which was originally purchased by his great grandfather in 1888 after he and his family had tilled the farm under enslavement. Today, Jim is the 4th generation owner of Coleman Crest Farm. In 2020, Jim began … Continue reading "Restoring the Family Farm with Organic Production"