MoSo Farm

We've got big news to share! We are transitioning into being the new owners of the Shew Family Farm.

This winter, we have been discussing the possibilities of a farm transition — as Pete & Marjie sought to create a plan for retirement, in hopes that their farm could be stewarded in a similar manner, and as we sought to expand our beef operation on our current limited land base.

With guidance from our Uncle Jon Sowash, we devised a land contract to purchase the farm over the next many years in installments. In December, we also purchased the Shew’s brood cows and young calves.

Pete & Marjie will continue living in their home. And we will continue living on our Athens farm where we'll run the pastured pork operation. They will be raising their butcher-ready steers and selling beef at the Athens Farmers Market this season before retiring in the fall. We are grateful that they will be staying on the property and advising us, as we get to know the farm and continue to learn as first-generation farmers.

We've got big Shews to fill!

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Do you know a beginning farmer who craves one-on-one mentorship and peer support? Tell them to register for Rural Action's annual mentorship series for beginning farmers. This 10-week program supports 14 beginning farmers in writing a business plan, meeting with a cohort of beginning and established farmers to review key business topics, and talking individually with their dedicated mentor.

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Mentorship has played a pivotal role in the formation of our farm business. From Moonstone Farm who taught Molly early on about the soil-building potential of grass-fed beef cattle, to Melody Holler Farm where CJ spent 3 years managing and learning about grazing dairy cattle, to Pete & Marjie Shew who have taught us both about handling cattle and regenerative grazing principles. And the list goes on!

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