Our Roots

Our roots in farming, food, and healthy living run deep for both of us.

Marissa's family has been farming for three generations on the same land, which is why honoring the care and devotion of past generations of farmers who came before us is a top priority for us. Marissa's great-grandfather Henry Miller purchased the farm in 1917 where it operated as many farms did at the turn of the century, providing milk, meat, vegetables, and grain to the family and local community. The farm evolved over the next couple of generations with Marissa's grandfather and father, from dairy to grain to a hunting preserve at one point! We are honored to be taking on the task of helping to steward the land for future generations. 

(Pictured below: Ron and Donna, Marissa's parents, have continued the family farm by investing in many original enterprises such as a pheasant hunting preserve)

Andrew's roots were established not in a farm, but in a legacy of health and food by his grandfathers and parents. Dr. Guy Waldo, with two other colleagues, founded the Bedford Regional Medical Hospital, which is now part of the Indiana University Medical system which left a legacy of medical care for his community. Roger Furnish, was an avid gardener and outdoorsman who worked in the food and health industries for a majority of his working career. Andrews parents both worked in the medical field as a Pathologist and an Optometrical technician. Additionally, good food, cooked by his grandparents and mom, was always a staple for Andrew growing up, and he developed a love and appreciation to know how to cook, where food came from, and how to eat healthily. Food is an art which brings life both to our bodies and to our souls, especially when shared with our family, friends, and communities.

(Pictured below: Guy Waldo at his IU Medical School graduation) 

(Pictured below: Roger in his garden) 

(Pictured below: Chris and his grandson looking through a microscope at work)

These legacies of farming, health, and food which have been fostered by the generations before us, have left their mark on us as individuals, parents, farmers, and members of our community. We enjoy growing healthy food because this is the way that we honor these gifts which have been passed down to us from those great people who came before us. 

We hope that you can taste the heritage in our grains and are proud to share with you.