Adam Barr and Rae Strobel farm land that has been in Adam's family since 1835.  

We have a 175 member veggie CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), and raise about 40 different varieties of vegetables for CSA and farmers markets, including lots of greens in the spring and fall, heirloom tomatoes, squash, okra, sweet potatoes, winter squash, broccoli, cabbage, onions, garlic, etc. 

​The whole family farm is about 260 acres total. Each year, we raise 2000 chickens for meat ("broilers") on pasture, so the chickens are on fresh grass, which increases nutrients in the birds, provides fun for the chickens and helps grow better grass for the cows.  We have a 30 head cow/calf operation where we feed and finish the cows 100% on grass, and sell the grassfed beef at area restaurants and farmers markets, and through our Meat CSA.

Farm Philosophy

Since we are a seventh generation family farm, caring for the land and soil for the next seven generations is in the forefront of our farming practices.  We nourish the soil with compost from our farm, and other natural ways to bring nutrients and minerals back to the land to improve the health of the soil, land and crops.  We do not use chemical fertilizer, herbicide or pesticide, but instead work to maintain a balanced, healthy soil to help grow healthy plants and food.  We see our farm as part of a larger community-- a network of people who are interdependent with each other.  We grow healthy food for our family, friends and farm community.

Alternative Energy & Practices

Solar
As part of our commitment to caring for the earth, we are implementing alternative energy systems when possible.  In 2011, we installed a solar-powered water pump for irrigation from our pond.  This system provides irrigation to our vegetables, and drinking water to the animals.   To help offset the costs for  this system, we applied for renewable energy grants from the KY Department of Agriculture.   

Horses

Currently, our draft horses are recreational only.  Occasionally, we might use them to help us do farm work such as cultivating sorghum or other crops, as well as pull wagons.  We have been in several parades, including the Derby Parade in 2007, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2012.

In 2012 we had two yearlings on our farm.  Check out the you-tube video to see just-born Zephyr standing up!

Chickens

Cattle