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A little bit of life. A little bit of food. A little bit of farming.

Celebrate Earth Day and National Picnic Day at Bowers Farm! 🌿🐑

Come celebrate Earth Day and National Picnic Day at Bowers Farm!

Mar 312 min read

Mother and daughter smiling with their bounty from the garden

What We’re Planting in Our Garden This Year

Check out some of what we’re planting in our garden this year, along with a few things you can try in your own garden!

Mar 173 min read

Lenten Discipline: Taking Up, Not Just Giving Up

When we think of Lenten disciplines, the first thing that often comes to mind is giving something up — chocolate, coffee, social media....

Mar 32 min read

Celebrating 10 Years of Community at Bowers Farm: Join Us for FARMSGIVING!

There’s no cost. No tickets. Just a chance to celebrate this beautiful land and the relationships that it has stewarded.

Oct 20, 20244 min read

Harvest the Flavor: Bowers Farm’s Fall Pork Shares Are Here!

Bowers Farm is thrilled to announce that our Fall Pork Shares are now available!

Aug 21, 20243 min read

Farm Stays on Bowers Farm - Our WHY

We love any opportunity to share about our farm stays and I’d love to share a little more with you about our why.

Jul 31, 20244 min read

Bowers Farm Summer Camp: 4 Weeks of Farming Fun

As we close out our 4th year of farm camp, our hearts swell with joy at the memories created over the past 4 weeks.

Jul 2, 20244 min read

Have a Little Piece of Local at Thanksgiving

Let's help you plan to have a little bit of local at your Thanksgiving dinner!

Nov 7, 20233 min read

Don't Apologize

“Don’t apologize. Not many of us have something in our life that we can get that excited about. I think it’s awesome.”

Aug 29, 20234 min read

A Year Ago Today...

A year ago today a dream of ours was postponed.What a year it has been meeting some of the most amazing people!Thankful for the opportunity.

May 3, 20233 min read

What is your why?

What is your why?It will help with direction, it will hold you accountable, and it will give you a new lens through which you see your days.

Feb 9, 20236 min read

The Beauty of Creation and How it Works Together

The interconnectedness of creation is amazing. The way plants&animals work to heal one another. Read of our most recent partnership on this!

Dec 11, 20223 min read

A Mealtime Blessing

The story behind Bowers Farm's mealtime blessings for all occasions! Your food tells us a story - a story worth giving thanks for!

Sep 1, 20224 min read

Just a Garden? Not a Chance!

When a garden is far more than just a garden. When you harvest more than vegetables and flowers, but instead memories, love, and healing.

Aug 25, 20224 min read

Turn and face the Light

It was never JUST a campground, but it took some time to discover what it really was all about...

Jul 10, 202211 min read

Cheers to all 32 Taught Me

32 isn't a year of my life that I would choose to live through again, but I also wouldn't change a thing about it.

May 31, 20223 min read

Him look like my D! Her look like my RA! They look like my Jesus!

What if we lived a little more like children? What if we loved a little more like children?

May 25, 20223 min read

A Lenten Journey of Gratitude and Caring for Creation

Brandon and I are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We actually both grew up in ELCA congregations AND we...

Feb 27, 20206 min read

Sheep and Shepherds

Given Passages for Today: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30 I am a called and consecrated Minister of Word and...

May 12, 20196 min read

Bowers Farm in Print

Living Lutheran Article

SC Farm Fun Magazine Cover

Newberry Now Article

Hands on learning! Animal husbandry and learning about all kinds of agriculture! Cooking and baking with farm fresh ingredients! Crafts, play, and time outdoors!

All day farm camp available for kiddos currently in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! June 9-12 and June 16-19!

Share with a kiddo who would enjoy some time outdoors and learning more about ag and where their food comes from!

#bowersfarmsc #bowersfarmsummercamp #bowersfarmcamp #FarmCamp #NewberrySC #PomariaSC #lakemurraycountry #SummerCamp

Thank God, love and sunsets are free!

#BowersFarmSC #FarmViews #ThisIsTheGoodStuff #SunsetsOnTheFarm #Airbnb #FarmStay #NewberrySC #PomariaSC

Did you see our newest blog?!

https://www.bowersfarmsc.com/post/celebrate-earth-day-national-picnic-day-at-bowers-farm

Check it out! Learn more! And mark your calendar for our annual Earth Day and Picnic Day on the farm!

No agenda - just come and enjoy the farm and being outdoors! The greenhouses will be open to walk through and shop. You can hike down to the creek and enjoy the trails on the farm. And don’t forget your lunch and maybe a picnic blanket - pick out a spot and enjoy your lunch on the farm!

#BowersFarmSC #OpenFarmDay #EarthDay #NationalPicnicDay #OptOutside

Which new flavor are you most excited about?

#BowersFarmSC #AprilFools #FunOnTheFarm #FunnyFarm #PasturedPork

Sunset farm views. That’s the good stuff.

#BowersFarmSC #FarmViews #TheGoodStuff #Sunset #CowsGrazing #GrassFedBeef

Such a cool moment to witness as a family. There was a time in history when most children would have had the opportunity to see the birth of an animal first hand, not through a YouTube video. And now stats say that only around 2% of Americans farm. That doesn’t account for homesteaders. And that number does account for large industrial farms where families may not live on the property or anywhere close. That also includes crop and livestock. So obviously it would be hard to nail down an exact number of those who have opportunities like we did the other night, but I don’t have to know the exact number to know this was pretty damn special.

#BowersFarmSC #FamilyFarm #FarmFamily #SupportLocalAg #NewberrySC #PomariaSC #ThisIsUs

It all works together and every piece, even the poop, is vital to the entire system!

#BowersFarmSC #RegenerativeAg #RotationalGrazing #CareForCreation #MimicNature

Cute throwback picture to remind you - IT’S DELIVERY WEEK! Have Bowers Farm Pastured Pork and Chicken delivered straight to your door!

Click the link below - select delivery - and place your order by Wednesday, March 26th at 6pm for delivery Thursday, March 27th between 10am and 3pm.

You will receive a text Wednesday evening with an estimated time of arrival to your address.

Not home? No problem! We are happy to place your order in a cooler for you when you get home!

We delivery to OVER 40 zip codes in the midlands of SC!

https://bowersfarmsc.square.site/

#BowersFarmSC #SupportLocalAg #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom #FamilyFarm

We had our annual puppy party today! Unfortunately it got postponed to this weekend because of the weather last weekend, but we had a beautiful day and sill an awesome turnout!

This was our first family reunion without the one who started it all. We definitely missed seeing Cheyenne running with her pups, but it’s incredible to see the community that these pups have brought together and the joy they share with each of their families!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmPups #PuppyFamilyReunion #NationalPuppyDay #GoldenRetriever #GoldenDoodle

Oh my goodness! Rent-a-Chick is BACK!

We’re so excited to offer rent-a-chick for a second time this year and the dates are AMAZING!

Pick up on farm Saturday, April 12th.
Drop off on Saturday, April 26th.

Yup! You’ll have three fluffy chicks over Easter! Hello to the cutest Easter pictures you’ve ever had of your kiddos!

Here are the quick details: For two weeks you get to love on, care for, observe, and enjoy three days old chicks from the comfort of your home. You’ll get to see how overnight they grow their first feathers right on their tail, how they go from fluffy down the day you pick them up to almost fully feathered chicks when you bring them home, how they develop their personalities and yes even a pecking order. Check out the link for more information!

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/RFA030P3ZSAT9/checkout/XU5WKCNTJACVA6Y5ETBBPJPT

#BowersFarmSC #RentAChick #FarmSchool #Farmducation #HandsOnLearning #ScFarmFun

Mark your calendar for our annual Earth Day and Picnic Day on the farm!

We’ve always known Earth Day is April 22, and that is an important day for Bowers Farm. And then when we found out that National Picnic Day is April 23rd it only made sense to combine those and have an event on the farm!

No agenda - just come and enjoy the farm and being outdoors! The greenhouses will be open to walk through and shop. You can hike down to the creek and enjoy the trails on the farm. And don’t forget your lunch and maybe a picnic blanket - pick out a spot and enjoy your lunch on the farm!

#BowersFarmSC #OpenFarmDay #EarthDay #NationalPicnicDay #OptOutside

Spring is a BEAUTIFUL time on the farm! The blooms, the babies, the perfect temperature! Check out the availability for a Spring Break adventure or a weekend stay!

https://www.airbnb.com/l/MEFwb9mH

#BowersFarmSC #FarmStay #Airbnb #SpringOnTheFarm #NewberrySC #PomariaSC #FarmLife #FamilyFarm #OnFarmStay

Honestly they’ve been on the farm since the end of November, but it feels like they graduated to full working status this weekend and deserve an official introduction.

Welcome to Bowers Farm Sasa and Awi!

More on their story and names to come!

#BowersFarmSC #PyreneesMaremma #LivestockGuardianDogs #LGD #SasaAndAwi #WorkingDogs #FarmLife #FamilyFarm

Bowers Farm Summer Camp - Registration is Open!

June 2nd-5th - Fun on the Farm
K3 - 3rd Grade
ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT

June 9th-12th - Farming Around the World
K3 - 6th Grade
ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT

June 16th-19th - Farming Through the Seasons
K3 - 6th Grade

June 23rd-26th - Fun on the Farm
K3 - 3rd Grade

1/2 Day Camp: $150
Kids CURRENTLY in K3 - 3rd Grade
8:30am - 9am Drop Off
11:30am - Noon Pick Up
Child MUST have turned 3 by September 1, 2024

Full Day Camp: $300
Kids CURRENTLY in 4th-6th Grade
8:30am - 9:00 Drop Off
4:30pm - 5:00pm Pick Up

https://www.bowersfarmsc.com/farm-camp

It’s delivery week! Have Bowers Farm Pastured Pork and Chicken delivered straight to your door!

Click the link below - select delivery - and place your order by Wednesday, March 12th at 6pm for delivery Thursday, March 13th between 10am and 3pm.

You will receive a text Wednesday evening with an estimated time of arrival to your address.

Not home? No problem! We are happy to place your order in a cooler for you when you get home!

We delivery to OVER 40 zip codes in the midlands of SC!

https://bowersfarmsc.square.site/

What are the sausage options for the pork shares?
For the half pork share you get to choose a mixture for your 36lb and for the whole share the same is true for your 72lb.

So what are the options?
• Hotdogs • Garlic • Onion • Maple Patties • Jalapeño Cheddar • Pineapple PepperJack • Chorizo • Andouille • Ground Pork • Mild Italian •

Whew! My mouth is watering typing that and we eat it all the time! So good!

Brandon’s Favorite: Jalapeño Cheddar
Sarah’s Favorite: Pineapple PepperJack
RA’s Favorite: Maple Patties

What’s your favorite?

#BowersFarmSC #PasturedPork #PorkShare #SupportYourLocalFarmer #SupportLocalAg #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom #FarmToTable

Our first goal at Bowers Farm is to raise the healthiest food possible for our family and do it in a way that works with nature and leave the land better than we found it. Our pastured pork is a great example of this!

Bowers Farm Spring Pork Shares are available now! Send us a message to learn more or check them out on our website!

#BowersFarmPasturedPork #BowersFarmSC #PorkShares #FamilyFarm #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

The chicks are just freeloaders until 18-21 weeks old when all of a sudden they think they run the place!

In all honesty it is super exciting, regardless of the market for eggs, that these chicks we started in the fall, who came out to pasture as pullets, are now productive hens.

Bowers Farm customers can look forward to eggs being available for purchase and delivery soon!

#BowersFarmSC #LayingHens #BougieHens #FarmLife #FamilyFarm

Did you get the email today?!
SPRING PORK SHARES HAVE LAUNCHED!

We have a Half and Whole Share option. These are purchased now and will be ready for pickup on farm Mid-April. There is a limited number available and some have already been claimed!

Why Buy a Pork Share?
Major Savings: Buying in bulk means you’re getting top-quality pork at a better price.

Customizable Sausage Flavors: Choose from a variety of sausage flavors to suit your taste – from spicy to savory, the choice is yours!

Premium Cuts Only in Shares: Enjoy exclusive cuts like St. Louis Ribs and Tenderloin, plus other mouthwatering options only available to share customers.

Check out the options on our Farm Store!

#BowersFarmSC #PasturedPork #SupportLocal #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

The people that have come into our lives through the farm is such a gift. So often we think we open up the farm and opportunities to visit to others so they can learn about agriculture, but more often than not those visitors teach us more than we could ever teach them. So proud to be part of #JacksPack here at Bowers Farm!

#BowersFarmSC #WeDoHardThing #RareDiseaseDay #BattensDiseaseCanSuckIt

But let’s be honest, whose day wouldn’t be brighter after seeing piglets?

#BowersFarmSC #PigletSeason #PigletFun #FarrowToFinish #PasturedPork

Wishing a big Happy Birthday to my mom, who is more commonly referred to as Nana now! Thank you so much for your constant love and support of all our crazy dreams!

And happy anniversary to both Nana and Pa! We are so thankful to have the best cheerleaders!

#BowersFarmSC #HappyBirthday #happyanniversary

Saturday evening Bowers Farm was surprised with an incredible honor.

First, a little backstory. Growing up, I remember attending WoodmenLife dinners almost every month with my Nanny and Papa, especially the Annual Family Dinner and Awards every year.

We were personally invited to the annual dinner this year by a loving friend of my grandparents, and now our friend. We have seen her several times over the past few months and we have joked with RA about taking up my old spot as the entertainer. We wanted RA to know what WoodmenLife was so we accepted the invitation. The dinner on Saturday was filled with people who have known me my entire life, friends and community members I have grown up with around me.

During the awards and celebration portion of the event an Environmental Award was announced and then they said “The family is actually here tonight, and we would like for the Bowers Family to come forward.” As the shock was wearing away and we began to walk forward I was simply blown away! To be recognized was an honor in and of itself. To be recognized by this group was so meaningful. I spoke a brief moment about what we do at Bowers Farm and the ways we try to teach people about agriculture and what it takes to raise food. I shared about farm camp and how it’s grown. I was still in such shock I’m sure I didn’t fully capture what we do here or how important this call is to us all, but I hope our passion shines through.

Then when we were heading back to our seat I realized the quote on the plaque, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children,” seeing this was almost too much. This is a quote we reference often and try to live by. We hope to not only leave this land better than we found it, but to welcome and educate others along the way, because in our eyes it’s just silly not to share it! And maybe, just maybe, once they leave this place they are filled with a desire to care for creation themselves as consumers, as advocates, as those who care about this earth and nature we all share together.

Thank you so much WoodmenLife for this incredible honor. We are humbled and even more inspired to continue doing this work!

We get lots of funny looks from other farmers and those who live rurally when they learn that we welcome people out to our farm through our airbnb and other on farm events. Too often their reaction is something like “I went into this work” or “I moved out here” so that I wouldn’t have to deal with or be around people. Sure, but that seems shortsighted to us. There are LOTS of reasons we welcome people here, but these are our top three:

1️⃣ Respect for the Land – Sharing our space allows others to appreciate and connect with the land we care for. It’s a chance to honor nature and our farming practices together. 🌱

2️⃣ Education – We love to teach and inspire others about sustainable farming, healthy living, and the beauty of rural life. It’s all about fostering curiosity and understanding. 📚

3️⃣ Financial – Running a farm comes with its challenges. Opening our doors and diversifying our income streams helps us keep the farm thriving, while also creating a welcoming space for guests to experience something special. 💸

Maybe, just maybe, welcoming others to our farm not only creates a more financially stable farm, but also builds respect for green spaces and the importance of agricultural land. And on top of it all, it’s fun! Do you welcome people onto your farm?

#BowersFarmSC #FarmLife #Agritourism #NewberrySC #FarmStays #Airbnb #AirbnbFarmStay

Time to get outside girls! The heater is off and our brooder full of chicks is daily going outside to get acclimated. They’ll be 5 weeks old next Monday and ready to start finding new homes as 5 week old pullets.

At 5 weeks they’re fully feathered and ready to be outside full time. This week they’re going out in the morning and back inside for the evening. These first few times shooing them out is a big chore but give it another day or two and they’ll be at the door ready for it to open.

#BowersFarmSC #Brooder #LayingHens #Pullets #FarmLife

Is your free range farm kid signed up for Farm Camp?

Farm Camp runs all 4 weeks of June! Camp programming available for kiddos K3-6th grade.

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmSummerCamp #FarmCamp

What’s on the docket this week for Bowers Farm?

It’s delivery week! So make sure to place your order by Wednesday at 6pm! Maybe you’re wanting something special to cook for Valentine’s Day or maybe a selection of cuts of meat is the perfect gift for the one who has everything!

We will be interviewing some more potential staff for Summer Camp and don’t forget REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We had a record number of registrations on opening night, over 50% of the slots were filled and we had increased our spaces by over 50 this year. We do have a few spaces available each week so invite the free range farm kiddos in your life!

We had a wonderful family staying in our AirBnb this past weekend who were visiting for lacrosse matches at Newberry College. We’ll be flipping the space this week for returning guests coming in this weekend!

Of course we’ll be doing chores, bottle feeding Bella 🤪, and preparing for piglets coming soon! We hope you all have a wonderful week and don’t forget to place your delivery orders and register for camp!

#BowersFarmSC #WhatsOnTheDocketThisWeek #OnTheDocket #FarmStay #AirBnb #FarmLife #FamilyFarm

📸: a snapshot of farm life this past week.

It was such a blast to be a host site for the South Carolina Agritourism Association annual conference. We were one of 6 farm visits over the 3 day conference two weekends ago.

We have been members of the association for many years and attending the annual conference for probably just as many. One of the greatest gifts of the tour every year is the variety of farms and agritourism operations that are happening across the state. We are all doing things a little differently and have our own spin on how we open up our spaces and share agriculture with others.

We shared a little about our farm operations and practices, but mostly about our farm stays, rent-a-chick, and farm camp. Thank you to Laura at @boondockfarms for the incredible pictures to remember this opportunity!

#BowersFarmSC #SCFarmFun #Agritourism

Camp is available for kiddos K3-6th grade.
Camp is offered all 4 weeks of June.
Registration is open now!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmSummerCamp #FarmCamp #BowersFarmCamp

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The Bowers Farm Blog

A little bit of life. A little bit of food. A little bit of farming.

Celebrate Earth Day and National Picnic Day at Bowers Farm! 🌿🐑

What We’re Planting in Our Garden This Year

Lenten Discipline: Taking Up, Not Just Giving Up

Celebrating 10 Years of Community at Bowers Farm: Join Us for FARMSGIVING!

Harvest the Flavor: Bowers Farm’s Fall Pork Shares Are Here!

Farm Stays on Bowers Farm - Our WHY

Bowers Farm Summer Camp: 4 Weeks of Farming Fun

Have a Little Piece of Local at Thanksgiving

Don't Apologize

A Year Ago Today...

What is your why?

The Beauty of Creation and How it Works Together

A Mealtime Blessing

Just a Garden? Not a Chance!

Turn and face the Light

Cheers to all 32 Taught Me

Him look like my D! Her look like my RA! They look like my Jesus!

A Lenten Journey of Gratitude and Caring for Creation

Sheep and Shepherds

Bowers Farm in Print

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Visit Us Here

Farm Camp Registration is OPEN!

The Bowers Farm Blog

A little bit of life. A little bit of food. A little bit of farming.

Celebrate Earth Day and National Picnic Day at Bowers Farm! 🌿🐑

What We’re Planting in Our Garden This Year

Lenten Discipline: Taking Up, Not Just Giving Up

Celebrating 10 Years of Community at Bowers Farm: Join Us for FARMSGIVING!

Harvest the Flavor: Bowers Farm’s Fall Pork Shares Are Here!

Farm Stays on Bowers Farm - Our WHY

Bowers Farm Summer Camp: 4 Weeks of Farming Fun

Have a Little Piece of Local at Thanksgiving

Don't Apologize

A Year Ago Today...

What is your why?

The Beauty of Creation and How it Works Together

A Mealtime Blessing

Just a Garden? Not a Chance!

Turn and face the Light

Cheers to all 32 Taught Me

Him look like my D! Her look like my RA! They look like my Jesus!

A Lenten Journey of Gratitude and Caring for Creation

Sheep and Shepherds

Bowers Farm in Print

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