Judy's Find Trails Farm
Market Garden and Retreat
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A New Chapter for Our Family (And the Farm)
Hello farm friend, We wanted to share a meaningful life update with you — because if you’re here, following along with our farm journey, you’re part of this story too. After 15 years as a lead software engineer at the Regenstrief Institute, Chris recently learned that the government grant funding supporting his team will not…
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🌱 Wrapping Up Our First Growing Season 🌱
What a year it’s been! This was our very first official growing season, and it came with plenty of groundwork, learning, and gratitude. We grew our produce using organic practices and are now taking steps toward becoming certified organic in the future. The season started with an exceptionally wet spring that kept our soil too…
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First-Year Growing Pains & Gratitude: A Midseason Farm Update 🌱
We knew our first year growing veggies at Find Trails Farm wouldn’t be without its challenges—and Mother Nature made sure of it! This spring brought an abundance of rain, which slowed us down as we worked to prepare our growing beds. On top of that, we had to wait on the water company to install…
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What to Expect at Find Trails Farm: Answers to Common Questions
At Find Trails Farm, we want to be transparent about our plans and priorities as we move forward with building a nature-centered camping experience on our 111-acre farm. Below, we’ve outlined answers to some more details from the concerns expressed at the April zoning meeting. 🧻 Sanitation Plans We’re committed to providing clean and accessible…
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What We’re Planning at Find Trails Farm: A Thoughtful Approach to Camping, Farming, and Community
As we continue developing Find Trails Farm, we want to take a moment to share more about what we’re working on—and why—with our neighbors, supporters, and the broader community.While our long-term vision includes many layers of stewardship, sustainability, and nature-based hospitality, we’re starting intentionally small and simple. Our primary goal is to revitalize the land…
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After the Flood: The Farm Stood Strong
Following record-breaking floods in Columbus, Indiana, we made our way out to the farm to check on the creeks that weave through our woods. With such heavy rain, major roads—including the I-65 exit to highway 46, were completely flooded and closed. Even big-name stores like Sam’s Club and Walmart were affected, and the main route…