The Bowers Farm Blog

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

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

Just a Bunch of Misfits

If you follow my Instagram page (@ReluctantFarmersWife) then you may have seen some posts about our Misfits Market subscription. Like...

Nov 12, 20193 min read

Farming a Montessori Mindset

As I shared when I began this blog, it is has surprised me how living on a farm and living the way we do, has affected so many different...

Sep 9, 20196 min read

Traveling the World from our Pastures

I remember in college when my campus pastor mentioned Brandon, thinking maybe we would be a good match for each other. My immediate...

Aug 30, 20194 min read

It’s All About Food – Continued

Disclaimer: For those of you who know me well, know I preface things far too much. It’s a character flaw, I’m aware. But we live in a...

Jun 9, 20195 min read

It’s All About Food

Wow! I was working ahead and started drafting this blog LAST week to be able to post on Sunday. I wasn’t even waiting till the last...

May 29, 20194 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

Welcome!

The Confessions of a Reluctant Farmer’s Wife is something I have thought about for over a year now. One time Brandon was talking about...

May 5, 20193 min read

Bowers Farm in Print

Living Lutheran Article

SC Farm Fun Magazine Cover

Newberry Now Article

Let’s do it! And we keep doing it!
It’s been a full and beautiful spring!

We’ve had families traveling for a fun Spring Break adventure, wedding parties using the space for getting ready and first looks, mom’s booking the space to celebrate their birthday somewhere quiet and peaceful, families traveling to the area to surprise their relatives for their 80th birthday, and so much more!

Come and experience the beauty of life on a farm and the charm of a small town!

#BowersFarmSC #SuperHost #FarmStay #Airbnb #AirbnbFarmStay #OnFarmStay #NewberrySC #PomariaSC

For anyone worried about not being able to tell Sasa and Awi apart, Sasa went and cut her face 🤪 She’s doing fine and keeping it clean. It’s healing well, but gosh it sure makes knowing who is who from a distance easier.

#BowersFarmSC #LivestockGuardianDogs #SasaAndAwi #LGD #AdventuresOfSasaAndAwi

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.

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The Bowers Farm Blog

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

A Lenten Journey of Gratitude and Caring for Creation

Just a Bunch of Misfits

Farming a Montessori Mindset

Traveling the World from our Pastures

It’s All About Food – Continued

It’s All About Food

Sheep and Shepherds

Welcome!

Bowers Farm in Print

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Farm Camp Registration is OPEN!

The Bowers Farm Blog

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

A Lenten Journey of Gratitude and Caring for Creation

Just a Bunch of Misfits

Farming a Montessori Mindset

Traveling the World from our Pastures

It’s All About Food – Continued

It’s All About Food

Sheep and Shepherds

Welcome!

Bowers Farm in Print

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Leave Us a Message!

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