Greetings from the Hartzell's

Most people assume our last name is Barefoot,

however, the story behind "Barefoot Farm"

has a different origin.

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In the early 1980's, while dating, and on into our married years, we

enjoyed patronizing this farm, which was

"Luther Crone's Produce".

We would pick berries, buy other vegetables and enjoy

conversation, hearing stories and observing what so

many locals knew.  Strawberries were

grown here and marketed by his family since the early 1930's.

Luther was a true farmer, growing just about everything.

He was also a great story teller, knowledgeable history buff

and a good salesman.

Luther was also know to rarely wear shoes.

Whether hoeing weeds, or driving a tractor, you would see him

BAREFOOT, even in his late years- in his eighties!

 

Though it was a dream, to own a farm and raise our children there,

never did we think that God would orchestrate the many

miraculous details that led to us being able to purchase

this farm in 2001.

A new name for the farm came easy. Our children, then ages 3 and 7,

didn't enjoy wearing shoes. And what better

tribute to the man who was well known 

as always being BAREFOOT.

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Though growing things was David's passion, lots of learning,

experimenting and advice was needed & sought after.

It was our desire to continue the strawberry farm tradition, as we have. Though David also works a full-time career,

farming is still his love.

 

Over the years we've changed 

a few things, like...

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       + Offering hand-dipped ice cream & sandwiches

           (Served out of the converted 250 year old summer house)

       +  Adding the choice of PRE-PICKED strawberries

       +  Increasing the acreage & varieties of strawberries grown

       + Converting irrigation to water-saving drip irrigation

       + Making the farm more family friendly

       + Adding credit/debit choice for payment 

       + Opening in the fall for self-serve PICK-YOUR-OWN PUMPKINS

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We still remain a smaller, family run farm. We desire to allow families

the opportunity of enjoying God's bounty,

while making fond memories during their visit with us.

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We hope you enjoy a fun visit soon!

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