About Our Farm & Philosophy
The idea behind Schooner Farms was to take our little 20 acre corner of the world and expand our use of it by raising chemical free pick your own raspberries and blackberries in 2009. We already had a natural pond and lake management company, Inspired By Nature, established at the site. The focus of Inspired By Nature is to encourage pond owners to care for the water resources naturally. We do not use any synthetic chemistry at all on our farm. This notion of land stewardship and conservation was really the incentive of trudging forward into the berries. honey and now a CSA.
In 2010 we also began a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) garden. The response has been tremendous. We have had the opporunity to meet so many wonderful and like minded people. Naturally, we picked a rough year weather wise to begin but it ought to make the future garden season seem less difficult! In 2010 Schooner Farms CSA grew food for 60 families. In 2012 we had expanded our memebrship to 80. Our goal to keep the "Community" in our CSA program means that we do not wish to be like a subscription produce farm. We want to keep the "Community" in our CSA. We want you to know the farmer growing your food, we want you to feel like you are a part of our farm and to do that we chose to limit our membership to 30 in 2013. Along with our produce we also have 10 beehives that we harvest raw honey from for sale. Our three ponds are managed naturally and a full of healthy fish. The ponds provide the irrigation to our fields.
Our goal is to be able to offer classes on a variety of topics, such as: beekeeping, canning, organic gardening, nature crafts, land ethics and much more. We both enjoy learning and sharing with others - that connection to like minded people is something we cherish.
If you are in Weston, Oh please stop in! We'd love to show you around the farm!
Schooner Farms & Inspired By Nature from above
News and blog
Grilling never had it so GOOOOODDDD!!
Posted by Don Schooner :: Monday, July 24 :: 9:53am
A few years ago, we were looking for a new grill. Tired of spending a lot of money on a decent grill that would only last three or four season we chose to invest in a ceramic grill. It has changed our cooking! We love our Primo and use it for not only grilling but for baking and smoking. The Primo will be the LAST grill we ever buy. Come see the Primo difference!
Strawberries & Blackberries!
Posted by Don Schooner :: Monday, July 24 :: 9:45am
We've got sun kissed strawberries & blackberries ripe for the picking! Only sunshine and rain on these little gems! U-pick open Mon-Fri 8:30-2 and Saturday 9-12. $4.50/quart - no synthetics used EVER on our farm. All Natural! 
Certified Naturally Grown
Posted by Don Schooner :: Wednesday, June 28 :: 10:00am
We are thrilled to be part if Certified Naturally Grown. Here's a bit about what CNG is:
Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) offers peer-review certification to farmers and beekeepers producing food for their local communities by working in harmony with nature, without relying on synthetic chemicals or GMOs.
Our standards are based on the highest ideals of the organic movement. Our approach is based on transparency, direct relationships and a firm belief in our ability to create something uniquely valuable by working together.
Our mission is to support our members by promoting sustainable agriculture through peer-review certification, grassroots networking, and advocacy.
If you're considering CNG certification for your farm, be prepared to feel a sense of ownership and and pride in carrying on the work of maintaining and building our grassroots initiative.
More than 750 farmers and beekeepers are Certified Naturally Grown. They are located in 48 states and four Canadian provinces.
Summer Solstice Yoga Event
Posted by Don Schooner :: Wednesday, June 14 :: 9:10am
Have we got a DAY of Sun Celebration for you! Amanda Rzicznek, our favorite ray of sunshine has put together a stellar plan for a full day of celebrating the sun.
Yoga ~ Meditation ~ Journaling
Culinary Herbs
JUNE 24th
9 am till 3 pm
$75 per person
Space limited to 15 participants
sign up here
Berries are ripe for the pickin'
Posted by Don Schooner :: Friday, June 9 :: 10:27am
U-Pick Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 - 2
Sat. 9-12
Delicious, gorgeous, sun ripened gems!
