The Rise of the Agrihood, with Stephen McRae of Hartness Farm
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Doug Stephan interviews Stephen McRae about the role of Hartness Farm in fostering community through sustainable agriculture.
On this episode of American Family Farmer , host Doug Stephan welcomes Stephen McRae, Farm Manager of Hartness Farm in Greenville, for a conversation about building community through agriculture and sustainable living. Since its launch in 2021, Hartness Farm has become a central part of the Hartness Living community—offering residents not just fresh, seasonal produce, but a deeper connection to the land. McRae shares how the farm has grown into a thriving, interactive space featuring raised garden beds for homeowners, a one-acre cornfield producing Silver Queen corn, and an 11-acre pecan grove that brings neighbors together each year for harvest celebrations. Doug and Stephen also discuss the farm’s commitment to sustainability and local food systems, including the addition of 150 chickens providing fresh eggs and enriching the farm experience for families. The conversation highlights how hyper-local agriculture comes full circle, with ingredients from the farm making their way onto seasonal menus at Hotel Hartness. With a background that includes work at Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery, as well as livestock management at Greenbrier Farms—and service in the United…
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