Some of you know that my younger brother Alex has taken to the road the past few months. With his truck, pup, tent and newly acquired banjo he is traveling the states and visiting as many national parks as possible. This past month he made it to Montana. Unfortunately, a trip like this, low key as it may be, still requires some funds. Enter Terrapin Farm. My brother met Judy Owsowitz, the sole owner of the small but well thought of organic farm, while at a market in Whitefish, Montana. He asked if he could work for her for a few months. After a little probing she apparently felt like he could manage the work and hired him on. So, he has been working on the farm for close to a month now.

What does all of that have to do with me? Well, I made it out to Whitefish last week to visit my brother and go backpacking in Glacier National Park (just a half hour away). Little did I know I’d be doing some farming as well! Judy put me to work and so the first day I was there I spent it with my brother working in the field. We picked everything from peppers to beets and lots in between. It was peaceful work in the midst of beautiful surroundings. I even managed to eat some fresh veggies right out of the ground!

I’ll post soon with some pictures from our time in Glacier, but in the mean time I hope you’ll enjoy a behind the scenes look at Terrapin Farm.

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