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To say Keba and Dennis Hitzeman do a little bit of everything is a gross understatement. Raw honey, gourment custom-roasted coffees, hormone/antibiotic free pastured Angus beef, free range, hormone/antibiotic free chicken and eggs, pottery, weaving, spinning, IT help… the list is seemingly and overwhelmingly endless!

Taking over the farm from Keba’s parents, after a career in teaching for Keba, and in IT computer technology as well as the military for Dennis, these two could not be more immersed in their sustainable dream. Drive up their long lane and you can’t help but appreciate the natural beauty which surrounds you. Content, well-cared for animals greet you any way you glance… the cattle, chickens, goats, dogs, sheep, wildlife… everything has a home and a purpose.

And they are such committed stewards of the land with which they’ve admittedly been blessed – they’ve not only intentionally allowed over 40 acres of their farm to return to woodland but encourage native plant and animal populations at every possible chance.

When you read their blog, meet them at a farmer’s market or art show, and visit their website or Facebook page, the passion they have for the life they’ve chosen is evident, as is their vision for the future. With the average age of farmers ever increasing, and Big Ag unable to healthfully feed the population, the Hitzeman’s are fully aware it is up to producers such as themselves to care for and provide the local, quality food that will sustain their community. What a responsibility they accept fully committed, and a choice they’ve made both willingly and gladly.

It’s refreshing to see these vendors each week at drop-off… I couldn’t be more fortunate to work with such NICE people, the kind you meet and are thrilled to support!