ABOUT
TANGLEFOOT
A working farm, a neighborhood market, and a belief that good food has the power to bring people together.
We Didn't Mean to Start a Farm
Several years ago, I decided I needed to know that the food we ate was nutritous, safe, and responsibly grown. So I planted a garden, learned to make bread, and started canning. Before long, I had convinced my somewhat bemused husband that we really needed a homestead—with a giant garden, chickens, goats, and maybe even a few ducks or cows.
So we bought a little two-acre patch of green, and with plenty of enthusiasm and very little practical knowledge, we jumped headfirst into the world of homesteading.
Today, Tanglefoot is part farm, part market, part classroom, and part experiment. Some days everything goes exactly as planned. Most days it doesn't.
We wouldn't have it any other way.
What we Believe
We believe that good food and good living are rooted in simplicity, integrity, and stewardship. Food shouldn't be complicated, you don't have to live perfectly to live well, and every choice we make is an opportunity to build the kind of world we hope to leave to the next generation.
Know Your Food
Food shouldn't be mysterious.
We believe people deserve to know where their food came from, how it was grown, and who produced it.
Know Your Farmer
Small farms aren't just businesses.
They're families, neighbors, veterans, teachers, mechanics, nurses, retirees, and dreamers doing the work of feeding their communities.
Know Your Community
The market isn't just a place to buy tomatoes.
It's where conversations happen, recipes are shared, kids meet goats, and neighbors become friends.
MEET THE
FARMERS
Hi, we're Cori and Brad.
Like so many good stories, ours started small—with a simple desire to know where our food came from. We never intended to become farmers, but one garden led to another project, and before we knew it, Tanglefoot Farm had become part of who we are.
I'm the dreamer, the planner, and the one who's always imagining what's next. My husband, affectionately known around here as "The Reluctant Farmer," is the builder, the problem solver, the heavy equipment operator, and the patient soul who somehow manages to bring all of my crazy ideas to life. Together, we've learned that farming isn't just about growing food—it's about growing resilience, community, and a healthy sense of humor.
When I'm not working as a registered nurse, you'll usually find me tending the garden, harvesting flowers, making seasoning blends and pantry goods, writing for the Farm Journal, or chasing after whatever project has captured my attention that week. Every season teaches us something new, and one of the greatest joys of this journey has been sharing those lessons with others.
Whether you're stopping by the market, joining us for a tour, or simply following along from home, we're glad you're here. We hope you'll find fresh food, practical ideas, a few good stories, and maybe even the inspiration to grow something of your own.