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purplebrown farmstead

We are a diversified permaculture farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We are certified organ

Purplebrown Farmstead is part of the Countryside Initiative Program in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We have applied the permaculture design process to develop a long term vision for these 12 acres, and are beginning to make changes to the landscape, contour by contour. We produce a lot of diverse fruit, berries, mushrooms, perennial vegetables, herbs, flowers, and animal products. We look forward to working together with others to grow a more resilient NEO!

10/26/2024

Why yes, thanks for asking - we do have our organic shiitake mushrooms, duck eggs, & garlic in stock at

& Thanks for shopping - we look forward to growing more nutritious tasty food & vibrant community. #✌️

09/16/2024

Did you know?
We ❤️ using only the best local organic freshly milled grains to feed our flock. I bet you would too! Shop at to get some.

Organic means that wherever these grains are grown - no glyphosphates /roundup are used and neighbors can breathe easy. It's what we strive for - clean water air & soil for all 💜🤎

09/12/2024

Right from our wild organic farm & into weekly produce bundles at

09/11/2024

Speaking of politics... tonight I proudly introduced my 1st piece of legislation as a council member (unanimously passed ) to resolve for the Village of Boston Heights to be a Gateway Community to our beloved CVNP and

Of course! Embracing the opportunities offered by our green spaces is essential for the success of our community's future!

Getting involved in politics is important too - it is the decision making behind our quality of life -
..onward to &

#✌️

08/24/2024

It's like a jungle sometimes that makes me wonder how we keep from going under .... Huhuh huhuh 🎶📻👩‍🎤

Find these wild beauties 🌻🌻🌻
decoating

I didn't prioritize a lot of commercial growing this year, but we sure do love growing for wildlife & our own enjoyment & these flowers enjoyed growing too! 💜🤎

07/14/2024

Organic garlic harvest is almost complete 🧄🧄🧄
Coming to this week

06/25/2024

Check out my pork on the tasty menu at larder 🤤

06/13/2024

A wonderful neighbor gifted a gorgeous framed vintage magazine cover - & even though I don't have a wife, I really appreciate the gesture 😆✌️🙏

I'm the farmer & the wife, and many other things.... I contain multitudes ❤️

Feeding neighbors, growing community, what it's all about!

05/21/2024

Scenes of a good day.
Nothing much.
Just some good work, good company, good scenery.

05/09/2024

Organic asparagus now at
It's good for everything & goes well with anything!

Yes, the purples get quite large & yet stay tender 🌱😂

04/28/2024

What ya doing today?
Join us at 2pm for a wonderful plant focused tour at the farm - and take home a few plants too 🌞🌱
Tickets on website or DM to RSVP & pay at the door
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04/27/2024

Enjoying Ramp Up Peninsula - what a beautiful day!!!
Look forward to seeing some of your friendly faces on the farm tomorrow - Sunday 4/28 - a couple times tickets available for 2:30 earth day tour & perennial dig - details on the web
✌️🌞🌱

04/25/2024

it's a beautiful evening to plant raspberries ...& Pray for the temps to stay steady.... Not freeze all the pretty little apple blooms off

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Hope to see your friendly faces at the farmstead on Sunday for the first tour of the year! I'll share lots of great plants, ideas, jokes ... And we shall see how the apples fair the weather. 👩‍🌾

04/20/2024

Happy earth day everyone!!!
Rode my bike today - ate some tasty local food - you should too :) visit for the best of the local food scene 😁 our cute daffodils brightening up the place 💮

+ a few more tickets available for the afternoon tour!

Purchase on the website 😀

04/15/2024

So much buzzing around the fruit trees 🐝!!
Buds & blooms &
Grafting completed of 50 more apple trees too & tucked into a nursery bed for later 🌞 all varieties now being sourced from our own pruned scion wood - small milestones in the

Hope you can join us here soon - a few spots still open for a tour Sunday 4/28 2-3:30 - details on website

04/06/2024

Hey folks! We can't wait to see your friendly faces on the farm this year!! It's been & will continue to be about growing community & food 😊💜🤎🌱

Details on the website! Invite a friend & come spend some time with us at the farmstead talking food & landscape management 👩‍🌾🐖🧺🚜🐓🌱

04/03/2024

Hey did ya know? Get a ticket (or 2) on our website, before they sell out 👍

It's a fun annual event!

🌳Learn about landscape management through a small organic farm/ permaculture lens - take home a few perennial plants
🌞Spend time outside on a farm in spring with friends
🌱 Support our farm so we can rebuild our pond & do other important ecological work!

04/02/2024

Shiitakes, sun, spring,
Newness, nutrition, nature,
Health, heart, and home.

Find our shiitake mushrooms at
As part of this week's produce bundles / CSA

03/19/2024

This week is all about:
- collaboration - check out these cool wooden stickers made by our talented friends at - available at our very own

- & staying outside and active in spite of reasons not to 🐾🌳🚶‍♀️🚶✌️😀

Hope to see ya soon!

03/14/2024

Tis the season to get your hands dirty!
& To eat horseradish!! Find it at

Shiitake mushrooms.and asparagus coming sooooooonnnn.......

& Yes we love to certify our farm
every year - it's how we support the organic standards, the shared values, and the institutions that hold farmers accountable.

03/12/2024

Spring is here! Mushrooms & early pollinator plants tell the story! & We are hosting our 1st event of the year, annual earth day celebration - farm tour and perennial dig - April 28 (space is limited, if we sell out, we will add another date)

We love seeing yall in person - at
Around area events, and at our farm too - look for more events throughout the year!!

We are motivated this Spring, to keep growing organic food, and the culture of growers makers doers in our community! We've learned so much from so many along our journey....we really feel like an active part of pur food web!

02/02/2024

A messy garden
Provides winter habitat,
So wildlife returns.

01/22/2024

A bit of labor,
Keeping the animals warm,
Us playing, outside.

01/08/2024

Happy wishes to everyone!
I've been working a lot to update about
But have miserably failed to update about the farm - forgive me 💜🤎 farm spirits have been low since our pond sprang a leak earlier in 23, and now sits almost empty - awaiting our confidence to undertake the costly restoration. Around this dry hole in the ground, it's tough to make annual plans for thirsty pigs, water loving ducks & fragile new crops, or to share optimism, which is usually the goal.

But, alas, we certified organic for a 3rd year, the diversifie orchard is growing, so much I need a ladder for pruning, & the pigs are cozy in the hoop house this winter. Deposits are coming in from new & returning pork customers, which is reassuring in many ways. That is to say, some things are working well. (Details for pork on the website, & you can try a cut from the freezer at the farm store to see what the fuss is all about)

The chickens have been reduced in population down to 6 (from 25) mostly by our beloved dog (yes, Sonny), & we're debating when to get more & how to do better this time. The kids are grown enough to actually be helpful with projects (😉 ) and will most likely manage the poultry operations this year. One step back, two leaps forward!

Tasks like pruning, feeding, planting, mending, fixing, planning, ordering, dreaming, keep me active and rested this winter at the farm. Managing keeps things busy & interesting, to the next level (to say the least)

& thank you for shopping at the farm store!!! We have very tasty weekly produce bundles available for y'all all winter + full grocery of only local dairy, bakery, meats, pantry items. If nothing else, we eat well 🍽️

We look forward to a fruitful year - because in spite of challenges, we are planting hardy seeds 💜🤎

& I'll do better sharing updates (the good the bad & the ugly 🌱) cheers to a fruitful #2024

11/11/2023

We welcome your pumpkins this time of year, thank you for the drop offs :)

Address

458 West Hines Hill Rd
Hudson, OH
44236

Website

http://www.purplebrownfarmstead.com/

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Our pigs is how you think all meat is raised. But it's not even close!! The flavor & nutritional profile are out of this world too. The freezer at the store was stocked today. stop by - you know the bacon won't last long ✌️ #meatraisedright #pork #pigs #knowwhereyourfoodcomesfrom #shopatpurplebrown

Did you know that we rotate our pigs onto fresh pasture every couple of days, we feed them certified organic feed, and this time of year we spoil them on @dillonfruitfarm apples. All and all, it makes for pretty perfect bacon. You can reserve a half or whole hog to customize for your freezer! Our next processing date is November 30th. Visit our website for details. You can also try some of our outstanding pork from the freezer at @purplebrownfarmstore this weekend. #knowwhereyourfoodcomesfrom #knowyourfarmer #youarewhatyoueat #eatwellbewell #shopatpurplebrown

The setting for tonight's all-level yoga session. Have you done it outside with a chance of rain? Lovely way to fall into love with nature 💜🤎 6-7:30 tonight. Fall equinox. There's a few spots open- link in bio. #yogaonthefarm #yoga #getoutside #nature #fall @onetreelove_healthandwellness

A morning wallow. #pigs #happypigs #pigstagram #pigsofinstagram #pasturedpigs #pasturedpork #pastureraised #knowwhereyourfoodcomesfrom

Farmer attempting video.... Stop by, lots of tasty treats for a cold day 💜🤎 #farmstand #eatfresh

Morning zen moment, Colorful cover crops, Hoping for the rain. #nature #farming #poetry #haiku #permaculturefarm #covercrop #keepitwild

This farmer might be taking a nap in the shade but there are plenty of mushrooms at the farm store, along with all the other goodies, till 5! #hammocktime

I meant it y'all, everything in one pan. Beef, wine caps, asparagus, parsley, chives and sorrel. It's so lean, i cooked it in lard 😂 Thanks for coming out and shopping @purplebrownohio today! So grateful for each and all of you! You left just enough for our lil dinner 💜🤎 #grateful #cooking #homecooking #eatlocalgrown #shopatpurplebrown

Oh, noisy nature. One way or another, she's Making herself heard. #nature #mothernature #sounds #sound #spring #springinohio #dusk #haiku #poetry #badart #makeart

Sunday lessons on the farm: sharing is hard. #happysunday #breakfast #getyours #pigs #pigstagram

Can't you just see it growing? Asparagus season is about to begin in NEO! #asparagus #springinohio #perennialfood #foodforest #regenerativeagriculture

The only appropriate response I could think of, to celebrate the cute snow storm of 4/1/21. Reggae & soup. A small protest for keeping spirits high. There's also a fire. Feels like the last of the hibernation. Shake it out, mama bear. Get ready. Set. Here. We. Go...... #soup #reggae #springsnow #herewego