Our Story

An Experiment that worked - maybe too well Since 1993, we have been refining a specific way of farming. We began with a simple goal: food security and supplemental income. Over three decades, that goal has evolved into a sophisticated, full-scale operation. We didn’t inherit a legacy; we built one from the ground up on leased land—a reality that requires constant adaptation, grit, and a deep understanding of the soil.

A Partnership of Purpose Stefan Farms is a two-person engine. For years, we built this while balancing outside careers and raising our sons—a "mosaic" of long days and a shared commitment to the land. As our children grew and our roles shifted, the farm evolved with us, allowing us to expand our reach and launch our CSA program. Today, while our boys step in to help where needed, the core operation remains a partnership of logistics and labor. While Mark manages the field production, I am managing the systems and community connections that allow this farm to function as a service to you.

Health from the Ground Up We don't just "sell vegetables." We facilitate health and food security. Having food is one thing—knowing exactly where it comes from and how it was handled is another. We lean into sustainable, intentional methods that prioritize the vitality of the harvest.

I describe our eclectic approach as "minimalistic-alternative". Essentially, this means we grow things the way we want to eat them. As clean as possible.

Click here to learn more about our Minimalistic-Alternative farming philosophy.

“We are only as healthy as the soil we live on.”

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