Heirloom Acres: A growing tradition
My brother Samuel and I are the fifth generation of Webbs living on and farming our land. Samuel knew from an early age that he wanted to farm with our dad. I knew from an early age that I wanted to own my own business and sold crafts, homemade cookies, and sweet corn as a kid. By the time I graduated from college in May 2020, I had decided I wanted to stay here and be a part of the farming operation as well. However, I still possessed a strong desire to "do my own thing" and pursue my own business too. I have a passion for exercise and nutrition and a firm belief that the foods we eat are major determinants of our health. These beliefs, along with my love for growing things, led me to begin a vegetable and berry farm.
As I began to share my dream with my family, I learned that my great-grandmother, who raised her family right here on this farm, was also an entrepreneur and farmer in her own right. She grew a huge garden, was a beekeeper, had a small orchard, and had an egg delivery route for many years. I don't own a single "object" that belonged to my great-grandmother, but I feel a connection to her through the land and consider that a pretty special inheritance. Thus, this particular piece of land has now become HEIRLOOM ACRES at Webb Farms.
My roots here are deep, and I hope to make a contribution to our community--as a citizen, businessperson, and as a provider of quality plants, garden tools and decor, local foods, and much more. I will be constantly learning and tweaking my business to suit the needs of my customers.