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Crowd Funding

Together we will create a shining example of agroforestry and regenerative agriculture, offering educational and agritourism opportunities. With vision, perseverance, and the concern of good people, we will help lead the way to healing our land and ourselves.

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Previous Owner's Vision

Capital Investment and Improvements

The Farm's Decay and Restoration

There have been huge challenges to making the farm sustainable. Previous to buying the farm a crop duster fungicided the cornfield near where I had been growing my shiitake mushroom logs, which destroyed all thefruiting mushroom logs and took away all our  mushroom production income. Moving the mushroom production to the new farm location

There have been huge challenges to making the farm sustainable. Previous to buying the farm a crop duster fungicided the cornfield near where I had been growing my shiitake mushroom logs, which destroyed all thefruiting mushroom logs and took away all our  mushroom production income. Moving the mushroom production to the new farm location and restarting to grow her shiitake log inventory.   ple content

The Farm's Decay and Restoration

Capital Investment and Improvements

The Farm's Decay and Restoration

The farm was converted from a farm field over 60 years ago with sugar maple trees and an orchard but was left vacant for over 10 years when the family moved their mother from the farm to Chicago. It went up for auction in 2021 during Covid, and although I spent more than expected, I was determined to save the trees from being bulldozed to make a salvage yard. 

Capital Investment and Improvements

Capital Investment and Improvements

Capital Investment and Improvements

Unfortunately, much of her capital went into the land purchase and subsequent improvements needed. She converted the garage into a barn to bring her rescue animals to the property; at another auction, she bought a box truck for 10 cents to make a safe chicken coop for her hens and rooster, and she has been working on renovating the farmhouse that sat vacant for those10 years.

A Call for Help

The Vision for the Property

The Vision for the Property

This property is so unique, and our founder is so grateful that she was able to save it and really wants to share it with a diverse group of people passionate about saving our planet. But in order to keep the farm and rescued farm animals and make a living on the farm, she is asking for help to make this big dream a reality.

The Vision for the Property

The Vision for the Property

The Vision for the Property

The vision is to make this agroforestry property financially sustainable and organically certified and to provide educational classes, tours, and opportunities for people to connect with an agroforestry agricultural experience.

Nourishing Experiences

The Vision for the Property

Nourishing Experiences

Our founder hopes that everyone who comes to the farm will leave with a wonderful experience that provides knowledge, great memories, and food that nourishes both their bodies and souls.

A Monumental Undertaking

History and Sustainability Intertwine

Commitment to Sustainable Practices

It is a monumental undertaking. The property was sorely neglected for over a decade. The obstacles have extended well beyond making the necessary renovations to the crumbling farmhouse and caring for the livestock and trees. In just three years we’ve faced droughts, floods, and a devastating tornado. There's no denying the challenge has e

It is a monumental undertaking. The property was sorely neglected for over a decade. The obstacles have extended well beyond making the necessary renovations to the crumbling farmhouse and caring for the livestock and trees. In just three years we’ve faced droughts, floods, and a devastating tornado. There's no denying the challenge has exceeded our resources. But our belief in the farm's potential and our commitment to transforming adversity into opportunity haven't wavered.

Commitment to Sustainable Practices

History and Sustainability Intertwine

Commitment to Sustainable Practices

What's more, our dedication to sustainable practices remains steadfast. We have expanded our log-grown shiitake mushroom operation, incorporating rescue animals to enhance soil health, and are working to diversify the farm's produce. Yes, the storm left fallen sugar maple trees, but they are ideal for growing lion’s mane mushrooms. Plans 

What's more, our dedication to sustainable practices remains steadfast. We have expanded our log-grown shiitake mushroom operation, incorporating rescue animals to enhance soil health, and are working to diversify the farm's produce. Yes, the storm left fallen sugar maple trees, but they are ideal for growing lion’s mane mushrooms. Plans to replace the uprooted orchard with an even greater diversity of fruits, nuts, and berries are underway.

History and Sustainability Intertwine

History and Sustainability Intertwine

History and Sustainability Intertwine

Misty Dawn Farm is a place where history and sustainability intertwine, where every tree tells a story. It's a living testament to the vision of those who came before us. Regenerative agroforestry is the epitome of collaboration and empathy between humanity and nature. Every aspect of our work embodies this partnership, fostering relationships that are crucial for our collective survival.

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Please Consider Donating to Our Farm’s Mission

At any donation level:

  • Gift to you—a thank-you card from our farm rescue animals, plus you will receive our quarterly e-newsletter and monthly blog keeping you updated on our progress. You can also opt out of the gift if you want to have all your donations go to the farm. (You will still receive our newsletter and blog)
  • If you live nearby, fresh products may be substituted—like free-range eggs, fresh mushrooms, or a grow-your-mushroom log may be substituted above the 200 donation.
  • Come visit the farm, see how your investment has been used, meet the animals, walk the maple tree grove, or come learn about our vision and commune with nature. You are a valued part of our growing community (but please make an appointment so we know you are coming).

Capital Needs and Priorities

What do we need? Capital. Your contribution will go toward essential infrastructure, crop diversity, community education, and agritourism opportunities. Our production facilities and equipment need work, as does the agroforestry demonstration site. Storm damage remains, and we need to put fallen trees into service growing more mushrooms.

Join Our Story

By joining us in preserving this legacy of love and resilience, you become part of a movement that nurtures both land and soul. Your interest and support mean the world to us.  We thank you and warmly invite you to visit the farm and become part of our story.

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