Helena Valley, Montana

Our Story

A small family farm growing clean, honest food for our Helena neighbors.

Meet the farmers

We're Jorae & John

It all started with a few tomato plants in our backyard. One season turned into two, a small garden grew into one that was expanded on each season that followed, and before long we were hauling produce to the Helena Farmers' Market every Saturday morning.

We moved to our most recent farm in the Helena Valley with a simple goal: grow great food without pesticides, herbicides, and with full flavor in mind. Montana's Zone 4 climate makes it a challenge — late frosts, short seasons, wild temperature swings — but we have learned, and are always improving, as we focus on growing flavorful local vegetables.

Today we grow many varieties for our CSA members, folks who stop by the market on Saturday mornings, and for our farmstand opening in 2026. Everything is picked fresh, never sprayed, and grown right here on our small farm in Helena.

20+

Crop Varieties

10+

Years Growing

Zero

Chemicals Used

Zone 4

Helena, MT

From our fields to your kitchen

What We Grow For You

Everything we grow is available at our farmstand or the Helena Farmers' Market. Here's what you'll find.

Beets

Red and golden beets, perfect for roasting, pickling, or eating fresh with greens attached.

Carrots

Sweet, crunchy, and stored beautifully in our root cellar through the winter months.

Chard

Rainbow or green chard with stunning stems and nutrient-dense leaves. Beautiful in the garden and on the plate.

Cucumbers

Slicing and pickling varieties. Fresh off the vine all summer long.

Cut Flowers

Brighten your home with farm-fresh cut flowers, including vibrant zinnias, stunning dahlias, cheerful sunflowers, and more.

Basil

A summer favorite with a sweet, aromatic flavor that brightens countless dishes.

Eggs

Free-range eggs from our flock of happy hens. Rich yolks, hard shells, and available weekly.

Green Beans

Green beans picked young and tender. Great fresh, blanched, or canned for winter.

Full Produce Guide

How we grow

Our Growing Practices

We're not certified organic, but we follow organic principles and go beyond them. Every decision starts with soil health, biodiversity, and producing the cleanest food possible.

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No Synthetic Pesticides — Ever

We never use synthetic pesticides on our crops. We believe healthy soil and strong plants are the best defense.

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No Herbicides — Ever

Weeds are managed by hand, mulch, and smothering. It's more work, but it means cleaner soil and safer produce for your family and ours!

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Seed to Harvest Care

All of our plants are started right here on the farm, allowing us to select varieties that perform well in our climate and monitor quality from seed all the way to harvest.

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Compost & Organic Matter

We return nutrients to the soil through compost and organic materials to keep the soil living and thriving year after year.

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Short Season Growing Expertise

We carefully select varieties that perform well in our climate and use season extension tools like greenhouses to give plants the best possible start.

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