Dan and Carma Miller and Dorinda Everett share an agricultural heritage, all born and raised on small farms but in three different parts of the country. Dan grew up in North Carolina, where he enjoyed working with draft horses, especially training them to drive a carriage, and had an interest in raising chickens. Carma was raised on an Iowa cattle farm; in her teen years she helped rear hogs and worked for two greenhouse businesses. Dorinda grew up in a German Lutheran community — Strasburg, Illinois — where she helped on her Grandfather Everett’s farm as a girl. She shared in the many chores on her parents’ small farm too, helping with the chickens, hogs, cattle, turkeys, and the large garden. As Dan, Carma, and Dorinda grew up, they also learned how to can produce from the summer harvesting, gradually gaining years of experience working first-hand with crops of all kinds.
Why Sweet Greens?
We want to return to our agricultural roots, because we understand the value of cultivating quality, locally-grown produce. Together, our various interests, experiences, and knowledge enable us to pursue a purposeful benefit for others. We’re committed to careful gardening that provides our area with the opportunity to enjoy the freshness of summer throughout the year.
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