Growing up on the land where the farm is rooted, Duane planted a large blueberry patch as a teenager, inspired by his Grandpa Hawthorne and Great Grandpa Thomas who propagated blueberries and ran berry U-Picks in Georgia. He has tended to the original patch over the past 20 years while expanding farm operations.

Working as a bread baker and grist miller, Lindsey met Duane & the next year started growing wheat together. Lindsey & Duane enjoy deepening their connection with the earth and community and stay grounded with swimming, kayaking, and cooking together.