A Place to reconnect ...
Our Farm is nestled on a pristine 21 Acre Plot minutes from Downtown Travelers Rest. Just a 20 minute drive from Downtown Greenville, you are transported to a pastoral oasis. Our Farm is surrounded by natural water sources, biodiversity, and unscathed woodland.
While we are an operating production farm the goal is to protect the natural balance of the surrounding land. Using beyond-organic, regenerative agriculture practices and embracing modern techniques we aim to work hand in hand with nature to ensure our farmland is healthy.
Our regenerative farming practices utilize a minimal amount of OMRI approved composted poultry manure fertilizers, and we DON’T SPRAY ANYTHING, even organic approved sprays.
How it started ...
Horseshoe Farm started as a partnership between Chef and Farmer. Chef Greg McPhee of The Anchorage, and Farmer Chris Miller aka That Garden Guy were in the process of looking for land to farm when the owner’s of the property that is now Horseshoe serendipitously walked into The Anchorage for dinner.
They had a vision of a working farm on their land, and after some talking and a site-visit, the Chef-Farmer duo immediately jumped at the opportunity to bring the farm to life.
The unique relationship between chef and farmer allowed the restaurant more control over the produce coming into the restaurant, and a consistent buyer for the farmer. With high standards on both the farm and in the kitchen, unique and specialty crops are grown with the end goal of a culinary product.
As the farm expanded, Horseshoe produce made its way into other local restaurants, the Travelers Rest Farmers Market, and directly to the tables of local food enthusiasts via their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or Farmshare Program. With the popularity of The Anchorage and it’s loyal patrons, this program became the backbone of the farm’s success.
Chef Greg McPhee has always been a huge part of the local farm to table movement, and supporter of small farms and farmers. He took this to another level when starting Horseshoe Farm with Farmer Chris Miller, his support and guidance provided this aspiring farmer an outlet for produce and name recognition that helped Horseshoe blossom.
How it’s Going ...
Farmer Chris now solely owns and operates Horseshoe Farm, building on the foundation of the chef and farmer partnership. The farm still sells to the restaurants, at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market, and through the Horseshoe Farmshare Program.
Future plans include an on-site farm stand where you can buy produce and some of Farmer Chris’ hand-made wood furniture and art directly from the farm, educational workshops, dinners, and an outdoor pavilion event venue.
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Learn more about Horseshoe Farm in the Greenville News
