20 Years On

On March 3, 2006, we sold our first gallon of Raw Milk For Pets. The economics of our commercial dairy business were beyond unsustainable. I don't think it's a stretch to say that if this hadn't worked, we wouldn't be farming on this land today, which has been in our family for over 100 years. Thankfully, it did work. We have spent the last 20 years producing dairy, beef, poultry, pork, lamb, veggies, and now strawberries for so many like-minded people who have become much more than "customers". I'll be happy if I have the opportunity to continue this for the next 20 years. And that wasn't even the best thing that happened to me in 2006. 👇🏽 On May 20, 2006, Julie and I were married right there on the farm. We exchanged vows in front of the house where my grandfather was born. Guests sat on hay bales instead of church pews, and we toasted raw milk at the reception. As Bobby More and the Rhythm Aces played "It's a Wonderful World", we danced. This weekend, we celebrated 20 years of marriage with a quick trip to New Orleans. We had breakfast at the Camellia Grill and a special dinner at Antoine's. We got to see the Tall Boats at the Sail 250 celebration and hear some good live jazz. Generally, we just enjoyed each other's company. After 20 years of farming and 20 years of marriage, I seriously wouldn't want it any other way. The song selection for our dance 20 years ago was perfect. It is a Wonderful World. Here's to 20 more, and 20 more after that.