Farmers and Farm Hands
Clay Erskine grew up surrounded by beauty; his father was a National Park Ranger. Clay knew early in life he needed to be outdoors while he worked. His first career was a ski and snowboard instructor, which he still does in the winters at Bogus Basin. Clay attended BSU and majored in Biology. It was not until after he married and traveled the world that he found his true love of farming. Clay is passionate about his soil, his plants and his trade. So much so that when spring hits Josie considers the farm his first wife and she moves into second place.
Josie Erskine is an Idaho Native. In this state she was born and in this state she will die. Josie loves to get her hands dirty. Flowers excite her and the sight of rows of veggies makes her giddy. She always needs to activate her creative side and she finds no better place than the garden to do that.
Farm Hands are the folks who work hard to grow and harvest the food for the farm. To raise vegetables the way we do takes many hands. These hands seed, plant, weed, harvest, wash and deliver your food. As the farmer I am blessed with these wonderful souls to share my day, the sun, and the farm.
Peaceful Belly would be nothing without its farm hands. We would describe our crew as a bunch of plant worshiping, dirt loving, overly-talented folks with creative spirits. We have a crew of about 12 dedicated farm hands and volunteers.
Tim is a Renaissance man, talented, Bohemian and wonderfully kind.
Micaela is patient, trustworthy and an old soul. Felix is her little side kick.
Tammy is a dedicated volunteer. She devotes her life to what she believes to be truly important. She is the farm mother.
Melissa is quiet and creative. She is always thinking about others and is a good soul. She has a solid green thumb.
Justin is a traveling farmer. He has worked on many different farms–from Vermont to California. He is witty, lively, talented and can make anyone pumped to harvest veggies along side of him.
Angi is excited to learn and be a part of the farm. She is a great team player and is very dedicated to the whole picture of natural health.
Mike is a authentic farm boy–raised on a sheep ranch in the middle of nowhere. He brings his love of food, intelligence, artistic talent and quirky spirit to the field.
Sara G. is a farm girl at heart. She can out work and out lift anyone on the farm with her son in tow. She is thoughtful and down to earth.
Jason is a true gentlemen and has great farming instinct. He is a talented tradesman with a “can do” spirit. He is also very passionate about okra.
Sean is cleaver, artistic and has a very beautiful and odd sense of humor. Sean has the ability to have the whole crew laughing in seconds.
Sara is brimming with life and visibly excited to work with the plants and the farm. Her vibrant spirit leaps from her and her amazing art.
Abby is in love with food, from seed to plate. She is powerful, intoxicating and enjoyable to be around.
Robert is a work horse. He is the field manager for our Hidden Springs Class. He loves growing his own food and just his presence makes you feel like everything will be all right.
Working day to day with all of these people is a gift. We are truly a family farm.
