The Pessarras are passionate about building agricultural systems that work in concert with natural ecological systems and benefit the local economy and community. They are seeking land for organic elderberry and specialty crop production, as well as expand their beekeeping operation.Ultimately, they would like to add hospitality to the farm operations including: B&B, farm dinners, […]

Our goal is not only to gain experience as farmers, but to one day run our own farm where we can supply the community with products from our farm.

I am a full time market/wholesale farmer. I have served on the board of directors of the New South Produce Cooperative. Led aggregating 28 farms’ production and selling it from Fayetteville to Memphis. I farm using no-till principles using high intensity planting in 30 inch beds

Admittedly, I am a total beginner to this. I want to apprentice under someone, and learn all that I can about farming, working with the land, understanding the business side of running a farm — I want to immerse myself in this.

I have worked on a few small organic, bio-dynamic farms for short periods of time. I’v taken a permaculture design course six years ago. I have also taken a couple plant bio and gardening classes and I will be taking the applied farming class at Brightwater in Bentonville fall 2019.

My farming vision includes a variety of operational practices to demonstrate regenerative agriculture practices and establish an income through contracts and partnerships.

As a descendant of multiple farmers, I am truly passionate about providing food throughout our community. I have traveled this country pursuing my passion in many areas of our nation’s agriculture industries. These experiences have led me to create my own farm in hopes to provide safe food, advocate where and how our food is […]

I am the fourth generation of my family to live and work in Northwest Arkansas, and agriculture has allowed me to stay in this place that I call home. As such, I appreciate farming for the quality of life it provides to me, but perhaps more significantly, I feel called to agriculture because it provides […]