Agape Farmgates

05/26/2026

Yesterday, while cleaning up the front yard on the farm, I swept up what I thought was a little frog or toad hiding in the rubbish pile. But when I looked closer, I was surprised to find a tiny baby turtle instead. 🐢

After doing some research, I learned it appears to be a native painted turtle — a small reminder of how much life quietly exists around us, even in places we least expect.

I took it down to the creek on the farm and released it safely near the bank among the vegetation. Before disappearing into the water and mud, it paused for a moment to drink.

It was such a simple moment, but it stayed with me.

Sometimes nature doesn’t ask for anything grand from us. Sometimes it only asks us to notice, to care, and to help something small find its way home.

May we all move a little more gently through the places we share — with the turtles, the birds, the grasses, the mud, and every quiet life we might otherwise overlook.

Welcome back to the creek, little traveler. 🐢🌿

05/26/2026

Some seasons test you.
Some seasons humble you.
But every sunrise over the farm is a reminder that God’s mercy didn’t run out yesterday.

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22–23

No matter the setbacks, crop failures, exhaustion, losses, or mistakes… today is another chance to plant, grow, rebuild, and keep going. 🌱

Grace is fresh every morning — just like the dew on the field.

03/13/2026

This morning the sky preached a sermon before the day even began. A reminder that God’s glory is written across creation.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” — Psalm 19:1

Thank You Lord for this new day, for Your faithfulness, and for reminding me that You are always with me.

Grateful for the strength to keep building, keep growing, and keep serving through the food we grow and share.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the market tomorrow. May the food nourish every home it enters. 🌱

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03/05/2026

A quiet bend in the creek, wrapped in snow and winter stillness. The water moves slowly, carrying the calm of the whole farm with it. No noise, no rush, just the soft hush of the season and a sky fading into evening.

Moments like this remind me why life out here feels so good. ❄️🌾

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03/05/2026

Yesterday morning at 6:42 a.m., I had the quiet privilege of watching this month’s Blood Moon set through the trees. 🌕

Clouds covered the sky during the moonrise on Tuesday, so I missed that moment—but nature gave me another gift at dawn. The moon hung low and golden between the branches before slowly disappearing beyond the horizon.

A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that turns the moon deep shades of copper and red.

Standing in the stillness of the early morning, it felt like a reminder that even when we miss one moment, another beautiful one may be waiting.

Nature always has another surprise.

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03/05/2026

Winter’s final chapter.

The fields are still covered in snow, the trees are bare, and the land is resting — but not for long.

As farmers, we know what’s coming next.
Soon the snow will melt, the soil will breathe again, and planting season will begin.

I’m already looking forward to getting my hands back in the soil.

Spring can’t come soon enough. 🌱

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03/01/2026

Fresh month. Fresh market. Fresh start.

Start March with something meaningful.

We were so glad you were with us yesterday for the last day of February. It’s hard to believe the month has already come and gone. Thank you for spending part of your day with us and supporting our little booth. It truly means more than you know.

Now we’re turning the page and welcoming a brand new month. We look forward to seeing you the first Saturday of March. There’s something special about starting a fresh month together at the market.

We’ll be there with all your favorites, ready to kick off March the best way we know how. See you soon. 🌱

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03/01/2026