Thank You!

We just wanted to reach out and give our heartfelt thanks for stopping by at our Fall events this year! Whether you took a guess on the number of eggs at Willowsford HOA’s AutumnFest or our first annual Harvest Market, we appreciated the opportunity to engage and chat with you.

The Farm relies on events like these to establish deeper connections with the members of our community. Our CSA program continues to grow and thrive as we meet more people like you. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Willowsford Farm and look forward to getting to know you better!

From your Farm Team and all of us at the Conservancy,
Eat Well, Be Well!

Meet the Farmer

Farm Manager: Andrew Dunham

Andrew founded Grinnell Heritage Farm and farmed with his wife, Melissa, on family land which was settled by his great-grandparents in 1857. Andrew became interested in pursuing a career in organic agriculture while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania. His agricultural and wildlife habitat interests stemmed from his upbringing in northeast Iowa while planting thousands of native trees and shrubs and gardening alongside his parents.

At Grinnell Heritage Farm this led to a growing 25 acres of organic produce, establishing pollinator gardens, seeding cover crops, planting beetle banks, and growing hundreds of thousands of plants for transplant in the greenhouse. These practices have been highlighted during field days by Practical Farmers of Iowa, NRCS, the Xerces Society, and numerous educational institutions.

The Dunhams have been recognized as leaders in agriculture, including receiving an Iowa Environmental Leader award. Andrew has a degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University. When not farming, Andrew enjoys spending time with his three children, reading, and exploring the natural world.

 Fresh – Local – Organic

Farm Produce and More!

While the Willowsford Farm property is split between three locations, the certified organic Grange Farm hosts the current production and operations. Located on Founders Drive, the Farm team grows a variety of organic produce and maintains a flock of pasture-raised laying hens.

Community members can participate in our CSA program as a shareholder or place a custom order on our Online Farm Store from May-January. We offer options for pickup and home delivery in the 20148 and 20105 zip codes! Our Farm Stand is currently open Thursdays 4pm-7pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm from mid-May through the end of October.

In addition to farm-fresh veggies and eggs, we partner with several vendors to provide add-on options including fruit, meat, cheeses and more! Our 2023 Winter program has just begun and Early Bird registration for 2024 is open! You can save 3% on a 2024 CSA subscription by using the code EARLYBIRD2024 during checkout before January 31st, 2024!

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