Our Story
Carina Hults-Mann is a farmer, wife and mother, dedicated to nurturing the land and cultivating sustainable agricultural practices. As a first-generation, women-owned farmer, she embodies resilience, passion, and a deep connection to the earth.
In 2024, Carina embarked on an exciting new venture, launching her own nursery with a vision to propagate not only plants, but sustainable values within her community. She has a commitment to organic soil management and expertise in agriculture science, underscored by a Bachelor's degree from Oregon State University.
Drawing from over six years of hands-on experience working on local, organic, and sustainable farms, Carina brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the intricate balance between soil health and plant vitality. Prior to her formal education, she honed her skills by cultivating vegetables from seed in her backyard, laying the groundwork for her future endeavors.
Mikheal Audrey has a lifelong love for animals, shaped by his upbringing on animal farms throughout the Willamette Valley. From a young age, he learned the importance of hard work, compassion, and respect for the animals that sustain us. Today, he brings that same dedication to our farm, where he raises organic, pasture-raised chickens for both meat and eggs. Mikheal carefully tends to the flock every day, ensuring they have access to fresh pasture, clean water, and a natural diet. His commitment to ethical animal husbandry and regenerative practices helps us provide the community with wholesome, responsibly raised food.
Mikheal and Carina instill in their children the same values of stewardship and respect for the land that have guided their own journey. Mikheal’s upbringing on animal farms instills in him a profound love for farm animals, complementing Carina’s expertise in crop cultivation. Together, they embody the essence of partnership and shared purpose, as they work toward a future where they can fully devote themselves to their agricultural pursuits as a family. Their vision transcends mere farming; it is a testament to the transformative power of love, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.
