Our Story
A small family farm growing clean, honest food for our Helena neighbors.
We're Jorae & John
It all started with a few tomato plants in our backyard. One season turned into two, a couple of raised beds turned into a full plot, and before long we were hauling produce to the Helena Farmers' Market every Saturday morning.
We moved to our property in the Helena Valley with a simple goal: grow the best food we can without pesticides, herbicides, or shortcuts. Montana's Zone 4 climate makes it a challenge — late frosts, short seasons, wild temperature swings — but it also produces some of the most flavorful vegetables you'll ever taste.
Today we grow over 20 varieties for our CSA members, farmstand customers, and the folks who stop by the market on Saturday mornings. Everything is picked fresh, never sprayed, and grown right here on our little piece of the Valley.
20+
Crop Varieties
3+
Years Growing
Zero
Chemicals Used
Zone 4
Helena, MT
est. 2023
Helena Valley, MT
What We Grow For You
Everything we grow is available through our CSA shares, farmstand, or at the Helena Farmers' Market. Here's what you'll find.
Tomatoes
Heirloom, slicers, cherry — vine-ripened
Green Chile
Our signature crop, roasted fresh
Sweet Corn
Picked same-morning sweet
Root Vegetables
Carrots, beets, potatoes — stored in our root cellar
Greens & Herbs
Kale, chard, basil, and more
Eggs
Free-range from our pastured flock
Cut Flowers
Zinnias, sunflowers, dahlias
Dried Beans
Pinto, black, cranberry — threshed by hand
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.
No Pesticides, Ever
We never spray synthetic pesticides on our crops. Instead, we rely on beneficial insects, row covers, and careful observation to manage pests naturally.
No Herbicides
Weeds are managed by hand, mulch, and cover crops. It's more work, but it means cleaner soil and safer produce for your family.
Companion Planting
We interplant crops that help each other thrive — basil with tomatoes, marigolds along the borders, beans fixing nitrogen for neighboring plants.
Cover Crops
Every fall we seed cover crops to protect the soil through Montana winters, add organic matter, and prevent erosion on our plots.
Composting & Soil Health
We compost all farm waste and kitchen scraps, building rich, living soil that feeds our plants from the ground up.
Seed Saving
We save seeds from our best performers each year, gradually selecting for varieties that thrive in Zone 4 conditions.
How To Buy From Us
CSA Shares
Weekly box of our freshest produce, July through October. Full, half, and flower shares available. Sign up in spring, eat all summer.
View shares & pricingFarmstand
Coming summer 2026. Stop by the farm during the season and grab whatever's ripe that week. No subscription needed — just show up.
Wed 4–7 PM · Jul–Oct
Farmers' Market
Find us at the Helena Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings during the growing season. Come say hi, sample the chiles, take home a bag.
Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Seasonal
Life on the Farm
Want to see more? We document the whole farm journey on YouTube.
Montana Mid Valley Farm on YouTubeTaste the Difference
Join our CSA for the 2026 season, visit the farmstand this summer, or sign up for email updates so you never miss what's fresh.