I'm jill,
 grateful to meet you.

I'm Jill — so glad you're here.
I’ve always loved everything about feeling alive — delicious food, fresh air, long hikes, the buzz of pollinators in the garden, and eating as close to home as possible. Years ago, my fiancé nicknamed me “Dill Junction” when he saw my backyard garden absolutely taken over by dill I let go to seed — and honestly, that says a lot about me.

In 2017, I took a leap and joined EarthDance Organic Farm School’s 6-month apprenticeship. That program lit a fire in me. I went from backyard gardener to full-on market gardener, soaking up every farm book, conference, and class I could find. By 2019, I was getting my hands dirty at Dogpatch Urban Gardens in Iowa — a pivotal season that gave me the confidence to launch my own farm later that year. For five seasons, I rented land at the beloved EarthDance Organic Farm School, where I grew my first greens and my relationship-driven farm business.

Fast forward to today: I’ve found my forever farm. In the summer of 2024, my partner Dirk and I moved to our own 10-acre magical land, and I’ve been building the new farm from the ground up ever since. It’s bigger than my old setup, but still intentionally small — a human-scaled operation focused on the highest quality produce, grown with great love, attention and care.
I’m now attempting to grow year-round thanks to our 110-foot caterpillar tunnel, and experimenting with flowers, new salad varieties, and the crops I’ve become known for: buttery, tasty greens, arugula, head lettuces, baby roots, kale, chard, cherry tomatoes, and sweet snack peppers. I love what I grow — and I love who I grow it for. Getting to know my customers is one of the greatest joys of my passion-driven work.

Looking ahead, we dream of adding an outdoor kitchen and hosting farm-to-table dinners overlooking our new pond. Until then, you can find my veggies through the online farm store (May–November), reach out for garden coaching or mentorship, or come visit for a farm tour. I'd love to share this place with you.
See you at the farm,
Jill