About our farm

Bear Paw Acres is a first generation, no-till family farm located in central Wisconsin. We provide organically grown vegetables, herbs, microgreens, and shoots, as well as fresh sourdough breads, buns, and rolls. Our farm is founded on our love for fresh and local food, but more importantly, on our belief that good food is a basic human right. 

Love for the land

We utilize a regenerative farming approach, which means we grow vegetables in soil that’s minimally disrupted and we rotate different types of crops with each planting. This helps nourish the soil, lessen erosion, limit pest infestations, and leads to higher biodiversity in our production fields. We don’t use machinery. We use our hands to plant the seeds, pull the weeds, and harvest the produce. We use high quality compost and companion plants to keep the soil happy and full of nutrients! Also, by committing to a no-till operation, we experience more physical labor, but it means minimize our dependence on fuel-powered machinery, and significantly reduces our ecological impacts on the soil health, water quality, and contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.

Although we are not certified organic, we follow high standards and are committed to maintaining an organic practice for our CSA members, farmers market customers, and local chefs. We do not spray or use any herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, or any chemicals of any kind on our farm. We adhere to organic certification requirements.

Community matters

We are dedicated to the idea that caring for the land and growing high quality, organic food can be mutually beneficial for the farm, the farmer, and the community. We believe that all people should have access to the most nutritious and fresh foods. 

Our farm is involved in the surrounding community market and has a Market-Style-CSA in the pursuit of our goal to provide fresh and nutrient dense produce to our local community. 

During schooling, Pam saw the many benefits of living close to the land and engaging in local community. “It’s how God intended us to live. We decided to become farmers because we want to be connected to our community, be proud of the hard work we are doing, and create a healthy and happy place for our family and friends.”