About Us

Our Mission

Grace Farm exists to grow and provide fresh, high-quality fruit for local nutritional programs. We believe everyone deserves access to healthy food, and we're committed to growing that food in a way that respects the land, the creatures who depend on it, and the community we serve.

Our mission is rooted in 1 Peter 4:10:" Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received."

Grace was founded by an in-over-his-head gardener who felt called to share the bounty of the land life brought his way.  Grace is part idealistic fever dream and part community service project. We are neither a business nor a charity. We are a small, self-funded farm that welcomes those who want to participate in this work or could use some fresh fruit.

A Living Ecosystem: 16 Acres

Our 16 acres are more than just an orchard. They are a living, breathing ecosystem intentionally designed to support both food productions and wildlife habitat.

Our vibrant meadows flourish with native grasses and wildflowers--Goldrod, Milkweed, Orange Hawkweed, and Meadow Buttercup---creating a santuary for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

From dawn until dusk, the air is filled with chorus of birdsong. Keep an eye out for Indigo Buntings, American Goldfinches, Northern Cardinals, Pine Warblers, Northern Parulas, Chipping Sparrows, Song Sparrows, Tufted Titmice, Blue Jays, and Black-capped Chickadees.

We practice Integrated Pest Management and prioritize organic materials whenever possible, ensuring that our apples and produce are grown with deep respect for soil health, pollinators, and the local ecosystem.

How Grace Farm Was Born

Grace Farm was started about five years ago by Mike, an "in-over-his-head gardener" who felt called to something bigger. What began as a vision to grow food on open meadowland has evolved into a thriving orchard with 125+ fruit trees and a clear sense of purpose. Mike spent many years heavily involved in church activities, but somewhere along the way lost that sense of connection and purpose. After some personal challenges, he began asking God for direction about his "call to be." He expected a career change. Instead, the answer came in an unexpected form: growing food as a volunteer. "I spend much of my free time planning, preparing, or working on the farm. With fewer distractions and more focus, I have found that the 'still small voice' has gotten clearer and harder to ignore." Today, five years later, Mike's spiritual life has a clear sense of purpose and connection to God—though he's the first to admit that gardening is filled with surprises, not all of them happy ones. Late freezes, record rainy summers, and armies of hungry creatures still abound. But that doesn't stop the work. "It doesn't matter if you have 8 acres or two flowerpots. Do not be afraid to start, fail, and start again."