2026 Meet Your Farmer
Watch our website, newsletters, or Facebook page next spring for information on our 2026 Meet Your Farmer!
2025 Meet Your Farmer
July 10, 2025
Lee's Edible Acres
The bright blue sky and wispy clouds over Ryan Lee's farm made for a beautiful setting for our 2025 Meet Your Farmer gathering.​​
Legislators, partners in conservation, farmers, and engaged community members joined the board and staff around the table to eat and converse. As guests finished up their meals, Sarah Longenecker, county conservationist, began a discussion about soil health. She talked about how cover crops and other conservation practices benefit soil health and impact water quality. She followed this with demonstrations on soil health, with help from our guests.
Sarah followed this with an interview with farmer Ryan Lee. He talked about his journey at Lee's Edible Acres, and the practices he employs to build and maintain soil health. Guests had the opportunity to ask questions, and the discussions were educational and inspiring.
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After the interview, Ryan led guests on a tour of his farm. We visited his high tunnels, saw where his chickens roam, and walked along rows and rows of vegetables. Ryan generously gave information about planting and harvesting, how he handles markets and sales, and about his composting venture.
We are excited that once again we were able to bring a diverse group of engaged citizens together to commune and discuss. Everyone walked away understanding more about soil health and its importance, and with a stronger sense of farming and the community.
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Thank you to the legislators, partners, community members, and most of all, Ryan Lee, for an inspirational gathering at the farm!
Meet Your Farmer began in 2024 in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of soil health and water quality. The SWCD host the evening in conjunction with a local farmer who utilizes conservation practices on their land. The gathering is open to all farmers, legislators, partners in conservation, and every other community member. We gather around the table to talk about how we all benefit from regenerative agriculture and how each of us can contribute to protecting our natural resources.
Highlights from our 2024 Meet Your Farmer!
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Meet Your Farmer 2026!
