Independence FUNie Farm

Richmond News NBC12 – our first TV interview!

Well, it happened… Within minutes of publishing our first press release and sending it off to the local Richmond news outlets, we got an email from NBC 12’s Allison Norlian for an interview in just a few day’s time! Huge shout out to Cheryl Tan Media, as when that call came, we were ready! We would not have been if it had not been for the wonderful advice and coaching Cheryl offered. There were a couple of details we...

The Farm School Gains Momentum!

It’s been a crazy week here at the farm. Really crazy! We are in the final year of our lease on this beautiful farm in Culpeper and looking to make some major decisions about our future. As we formulate the plans and requirements necessary to bring our farm-school to fruition, we have come to accept that this location and the current amenities on this farm do not fit our growing needs. Realizing that we have just under a year to find a...

A Farm School – an idea takes shape

For many years, I have harbored the desire to start a school and a passion to help kids find direction. I began working towards a Masters in Education and as I took education classes that focused on the rising difficulties of classroom management and remedial education, I realized more and more the call for an education reform. There is a very real need for positive alternatives to meet the learning requirements of those children that do not...

The Lazy Farmer

I am a lazy farmer. There. I said it. I am also a mom, a homeschool teacher, an education specialist, a graphic designer, and a farm manager. While it may sound like I am exceedingly busy, I have plenty of time for all of these things as well as the ability to drop everything if needed to handle emergencies. Frankly, my success overall depends on developing systems that allow for as little intrusion from me as possible—on all fronts. The end...

We’ve got bees in 2016!

Save the bees! Enjoy the sweetness! The Virginia USDA bee keeping specialist says they are expecting significant losses this year in bee populations. We are among the lucky and our single hive made it through. In celebration of our first year success, we are installing new hives and are offering new hive shares this year as we grow our apiaries. If you are interested in locally produced, raw, unfiltered honey or simply wish to support an active...

About IFF

We are located on a 88 acre farm located in rural Culpeper County, Virginia on land that gently slopes to wooded acreage with a beautiful stream running through it.

Farm School (LoSU)

Land & Ocean Conservation In Agricultural Lifestyles for a Sustainable, Traceable, & Environmentally Wise Universe (LSU)

Farm-based high school, STEM summer camps & workshops!

Independence Farm Goats

Independence Farm Goats is a market & dairy goat operation run by our daughter. The farm currently has a 21 goats including 14 pregnant dairy, boer, and boer cross does.

Competitive Trail Rides

Some of the best fun we’ve had on the farm have been our hosted ACTHA competitive trail rides.

"The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comforatable living from a small piece of land. – Abraham Lincoln"

Homeschool Blog

Our lastest stories...

Nov 14, 2015

Small Farm Outreach Family Conference

Eryn, Thomas and I just came back from the Small Farm Family Conference loaded with great memories, awesome connections and lots of great ideas and inspiration for farming.

Dec 11, 2014

Making Movies…

Thomas and I are starting another learning adventure to go along with our Indiana Jones Archeology! We have added movie making to our repertoire and are embarking on our first series. I use “our” lightly as this is all Thomas’ doing and I am merely a guide and facilitator in this process.

Dec 8, 2013

“My First Adventure”

Thomas and I started our epic Indy journey today, streaming the first episode of the first season of the educational series “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” from Netflix.