Livestock Guardian dog guarding chickens at sunset

Our Story

ABOUT BOWERS FARM

Bowers Farm is located on land Brandon's family has been using for various types of farming for over 75 years. It is our passion to be able to produce the absolute best food we can on this land. We strive to take care of the farm from the soil up - healthy soil grows healthy grass, which grows healthy animals and therefore makes the most healthy meats for our family and yours. We look forward to growing this farm and providing food for those who are interested in knowing where their food comes from and how it was raised.

We raise a variety of livestock on the farm and we are always growing in new ways! We currently have cows, sheep, goats, turkeys, rabbits, ducks, pigs, and both meat and egg-producing chickens. All of our animals are raised ethically and humanely and enjoy as much time as we can give them out on our green polyculture pastures. We know that as we ensure our animals are healthy we are ensuring that you and your family will be healthy as well!

THE OWNERS

Bowers Farm began in 2014 by Brandon Bowers. Brandon grew up on this land surrounded by family and many different kinds of farming and livestock. He has always had a love for animals and the outdoors. Brandon started with his first pair of goats at age 6 and then with a few laying hens at age 8. He loved following his Papa around and learning all he could about farming and just being outdoors.

Since 2014, the farm has gone through many changes. The first of which was adding a second farmer. Brandon and Sarah were married in January 2015. The two met at Clemson University through Lutheran Campus Ministry and were great friends all through college. After serving a year abroad through the ELCA's Young Adults in Global Mission program and moving to Columbia, SC to take a job as the Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries at a Lutheran church in Columbia, Brandon and Sarah reconnected and as they say, "the rest is history."

In 2018 the Farm Team grew, with the addition of a new farmhand. Brandon and Sarah welcomed their first child, Romney Ann, and have loved watching her grow up on the farm. Seeing a child experience and discover the farm and a love for caring for the animals is a wonderful reminder to Brandon and Sarah about the beauty of this life and the place they call home.

In 2020 the Farm Team grew once again. After becoming a licensed foster family, Deandre, an 11-year-old boy was placed in their home and in July 2021, he officially became a Bowers with the finalization of his adoption.

Their family would not be complete without their 4-legged pet companions, Cheyenne, Waysa, Nayeli, Kaiah, and Chaco.

Bowers Farm continues to evolve based on gifts and passions of Sarah and Brandon as well as the needs and desires of the community. In 2021 they added a summer Farm Camp which has been wildly successful. In 2022, Bowers Farm began their Land Improvements division to share the unique gifts that 10 years of farming have taught them and to help the dreams others have for their land come true. In 2023 Sarah and Brandon diversified yet again by purchasing a campground less than 15 minutes away from the farm. Self-identified serial-entrepreneurs, who knows what the future holds, but we're glad you're here for the ride.

OUR MISSION

Welcome

Bowers Farm is committed to making all people feel welcomed to the farm! As we expand operations and opportunities for visitors we are intentional about expansion being accessible for people with disabilities. We also strive to create an environment where all, no matter your gender, race, disability, class, sexual orientation, or knowledge of farming, are welcomed here.

Education

We are committed to education, both for ourselves, our customers, and our community. We are constantly reading and researching learning from experts in the field of sustainable and regenerative agriculture so that we ourselves can continue to strive to do better. We also value the opportunity to educate others through our social media platforms, farm camp, and tours.

Sustainable

We use sustainable farming practices in an effort to mimic nature and create the healthiest product we can from the soil up. We believe that our call, at the most basic level, is to care for the soil, which creates healthier a salad bar for our animals, which creates a healthier meat for our customers.

Ethical

As a working livestock farm, our animals are raised for meat. We believe in honoring these animals we have been entrusted to care for, which has multiple pieces to it, including a wonderful and natural life and a humane death. We are also committed to striving for zero waste, meaning we want as much of an animal back after processing. If we can't find a customer for it, then it can always be composted and go right back into the ecosystem it was once a part of.