The Bowers Farm Blog

A little bit of life. A little bit of food. A little bit of farming.

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Year 5 Reflections - Part 1: How Farm Camp Is Growing a Kinder World

The farm is our classroom, but maybe kindness is the curriculum.

Jul 164 min read

a child grabbing a worm out of a container

Help Us Make Farm Camp Accessible to Every Child

Help Us Make Farm Camp Accessible to Every Child - check out how you can help support our campers with disabilities and ensure that all children can fully participate in farm camp!

May 262 min read

Farm Camp Should Not be an Anomaly

Farm Camp should not be an anomaly. We should ALL be striving to create spaces where all feel welcome!

Apr 303 min read

Children learning at Bowers Farm Summer Camp

A Heartfelt Opportunity to Support Bowers Farm Summer Camp – Year 5 and Beyond

Apr 173 min read

Farm Camp is Five! And is set to be the BEST. YEAR. YET.

Bowers Farm Summer Camp is celebrating FIVE years with new ages, themes, offerings, & again committing to providing accommodations for kids!

Jan 304 min read

Rent-a-Chick: A Special Opportunity to Experience Farm Life Up Close

Rent-a-Chick is a hands-on learning experience where you can bring the farm home and see its beauty up close!

Jan 174 min read

Favorite Items from Bowers Farm Summer Camp

Check out some of our favorite items from Summer Camp!

Jul 16, 20243 min read

Bowers Farm Summer Camp: 4 Weeks of Farming Fun

As we close out our 4th year of farm camp, our hearts swell with joy at the memories created over the past 4 weeks.

Jul 2, 20244 min read

Don't Apologize

“Don’t apologize. Not many of us have something in our life that we can get that excited about. I think it’s awesome.”

Aug 29, 20234 min read

Kindness, Generosity, and Joy:Three Things That Make This World a Better Place

Farm Camp 2023 has a big announcement thanks to the kindness, generosity, and joy of others!

Jan 24, 20235 min read

“What’s that you say? You’re hungry? Then right this very minute, you need a farmer!”

Farm Camp is nothing short of a dream come true! Let's look at where it started, how it has gone, and where it is headed!

Sep 19, 20223 min read

Bowers Farm in Print

Living Lutheran Article

SC Farm Fun Magazine Cover

Newberry Now Article

We are one month away from our Second Annual Farmsgiving! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

No cost. No tickets. No agenda.
Just come and eat and give thanks on the farm!
All are welcome!

#BowersFarmSC #CommunityPotLuck #Farmsgiving

Gotta keep the ladies happy!

#BowersFarmSC #LayingHens #FarmFun #FunOnTheFarm #FunnyFarm #NestBoxes #fyp

Just sneaking up on 15 piglets. It’s harder than you think, but the cuteness of the content is worth it!

#BowersFarmSC #Piglets #FarmFun #CuteContent #FarrowToFinish #FamilyFarm #FarmFamily

October and November are gorgeous months on the farm and we’d love to share them with you! We only have one weekend available this month and a couple in November - come enjoy a peaceful and slow weekend away as the world is telling us to fill our calendars with more and rush from one thing to the next. Take a step away from the holiday season hustle and breathe in the fresh air and quiet.

#BowersFarmSC #Airbnb #GuestSuite #FarmStay #FamilyFarm

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.“
- Jane Goodall

What a life of difference making Jane Goodall lived!

#BowersFarmSC #DifferenceMaker #JaneGoodall #ThankYou #NatureAdvocate #CreationAdvocate

After farming for over 10 years and raising pigs for over 8 we experimented with making our own bacon this weekend for the first time!

Each pork belly was seasoned, aged, smoked, and then cut up and put away for us to enjoy.

In a time where people have little connection to their food and take for granted the work it takes for food to make it to their plate - it’s hard to put into words how incredible it is to have been part of this process since the point of breeding. We cared for the mother before and during pregnancy, observed in awe as she gave birth, watched the litter grow, and now we get to enjoy together and with our friends and family the gift the land and our stewarding has provided for us.

What a gift!

#BowersFarmSC #Bacon #PorkBelly #FarmLife #FamilyFarm #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

This life is far from perfect, but it sure is beautiful.
Thankful for this memory popping up from 5 years ago. Do people still do #ThrowbackThursday 😂 Can’t believe how big RA is now and how long my hair was 🤣

#BowersFarmSC #Memory #FarmLife #FamilyFarm #ThisIsUs

When you come to visit and stay at Bowers Farm’s AirBnb Guest Suite, a visit to the @palmettotrail is a must! There are multiple trail heads close to the farm that are perfect for a beautiful fall walk!

#BowersFarmSC #PalmettoTrail #PeakToProsperity #FallHike #ComeAnVisit #Airbnb #GuestSuite #OnFarmStay

The good stuff.

We’re a business, we know that.
But we’re also a family.
Sometimes we get so deep in the business, selling, marketing side of things we forget why we started all of this in the first place.

We’re thankful for seasons of rest and resetting. Thankful for moments, like the morning sun peeking through over the laying hens, that slow us down. Thankful for clarity of new chapters and focus on what brings us the most joy while remaining true to who we are and why we do what we do.

The business side is ever evolving a changing.
The passion and heart for caring for creation and sharing it with others never wavers.

This, this slow morning view collecting eggs, this is the good stuff.

✨ Meet the newest (and cutest) Bowers Farm residents! ✨

Five Nigerian Dwarf Goats now call our farm home—and trust us, their story is just as sweet as they are. 🐐💕

Farmer Brandon swore we’d never have goats again… but let’s just say, surprises happen. 😉

💻 Read the full story + meet Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, Oreo & Snickerdoodle here: https://www.bowersfarmsc.com/post/the-newest-members-of-bowers-farm

What will you be grilling?! We want to know!

#BowersFarmSC #LaborDayWeekend #Grilling #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

It may take more, but isn’t it worth it?

No matter where you live - seek out your local growers and support local agriculture! Your vote with a dollar makes a huge difference in so many ways!

#BowersFarmSC #FarmLife #FamilyFarm #SupportLocalAgriculture #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom #KnowYourFarmer

Every day is moving day! Our chickens and ducks get a fresh patch of pasture daily — which means new grass and plenty of fresh bugs to munch on. 🌱✨

This simple practice keeps the animals happy and healthy while also building better soil. Healthy pastures = healthy flocks = healthier food for you! 💚

#BowersFarmSC #PasturedPoultry #RegenerativeFarming #HealthySoilHealthyFood #FarmLife

What would the world be like?

#BowersFarmSC #SupportLocalAgriculture #FarmLife #FamilyFarm #TSwift #TaylorSwift

One of the greatest joys of the farm is sharing it with others!

If you’re looking for a great field trip or experience for your class, co-op, youth group, senior group, a trip to Bowers Farm may be the perfect addition to your calendar this fall!

We have programs and packages ready to cater YOUR time on the farm to YOUR group’s interest, including Farm Camp for a Day!

Not able to travel? Did you know we can bring the farm to you? We’ve taken Bowers Farm on the road to share about our farming practices, supporting local agriculture, and more!

We can’t wait to plan with you!

Like and share and make sure to tag your favorite teacher, co-op leader, group planner!

#BowersFarmSC #ComeAndVisit #ComeAndLearn #Farmducation #FarmSchool #AlwaysLearning #FallFun #FallCalendar #FamilyFarm #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeAgriculture #Agritourism #FieldTrip #SCFarmFun

Our relationship with @wilderose.farm goes back to even before they started farming. Now to have their bees on our farm as they expand their honey production is one of the coolest things ever!

Community where farmers share knowledge, trade resources, and cheer each other on is the best! When we lift each other up, the land, the animals, and the community all thrive. 🌱🤝

#BowersFarmSC #WilderoseFarm #FarmCommunity #BetterTogether #RegenerativeFarming

Did you know you can’t get bone-in pork chops AND baby back ribs from the same half of a pig?
The bone that is in these two cuts is the same.

So let us know, which would you rather have?

#BowersFarmSC #FamilyFarm #PasturedPork #BabyBackRibs #BoneInPorkChops

With the completion of our picnic shelter here on the farm, we are so excited to offer the space and pair it with our love of sharing the farm with others, especially children!

Let us make your birthday party planning a breeze! We are so excited to share the farm with you, your family, and your friends in this way and celebrate the milestones of life!

#BowersFarmSC #BirthdayParty #FamilyFarm #ComeAndCelebrate #LikeAndShare #NewberrySC #PomariaSC

Healthy soil = healthy food = a healthier planet.
At Bowers Farm, we use rotational grazing to keep our pastures thriving. Moving animals frequently allows the land to rest and regenerate, boosting soil health, increasing biodiversity, and locking carbon back into the ground where it belongs.

🐖🐓 Every bite you take supports a food system that heals the earth.
👉 Choose food that starts with healthy soil.

#BowersFarmSC #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #RotationalGrazing #PasturedPork #FarmToTable

Are you preparing for back to school or are you pretending like it’s not coming?

Well, whenever you’re ready to start preparing we have a gift for you!

As a busy family, meal planning is HUGE for us. We want something flexible, healthy, and tasty and we know many of you do as well.

We have created a two week meal plan to fit just that! You can receive this meal plan as a gift via our website - www.BowersFarmSC.com

Whether you’re ready to start preparing for the routine of school starting and extracurriculars beginning or you’re holding on to all the freedom that summer has to offer - we hope this gift is helpful for you and your family!

#BowersFarmSC #MealPlan #BackToSchool

At least when you have to run around to get them back in the setting is gorgeous…unless it gets too late and you can’t see 😒

Pigs really are so tough to get back in. They may look big and slow, but they’re actually very quick.

Sure they could be raised in confinement on concrete floors and they wouldn’t get out, but I don’t know who thinks that’s a good idea. Do you know the story of the bacon on your BLT? Is it a story you feel good about? If the answer is no - you need to find a local farmer!

#BowersFarmSC #PasturedPork #ForestedPork #FarmLife #FarrowToFinish

Did you catch Sarah’s most recent blog?

NEW BLOG: https://www.bowersfarmsc.com/post/homemade-hot-dog-buns-bowers-farm-hot-dogs-summer-magic

“If you try this, let go of perfection. Embrace flour on your shirt, odd-sized buns, and maybe a few that turn out more like dinner rolls. If they do, trust me, they’re DELICIOUS! If you’ve been around any length of time, you know that the kitchen is not a place I have always felt comfortable and confident. But I was looking at it all wrong. To me, the kitchen is now a place to play, and when you’re working with real, quality food, the result is always worth celebrating.”

#BowersFarmSC #NewBlog #FarmBlog #HomemadeHotDogBuns

#BowersFarmSC #ItsTrue #KeepGoing #YouveGotThis

“The farm is our classroom, but maybe kindness is the curriculum.”

NEW BLOG: https://www.bowersfarmsc.com/post/year-5-reflections-part-1-how-farm-camp-is-growing-a-kinder-world

You’ll be coming back for more! We just know it!

We love it, well most of it most of the time, but there’s also a really hard reality to this life and work and business.

#BowersFarmSC #FamilyFarm #FarmFamily #SupportLocal #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

And we’re not just building it for us but for the next generation too.

#BowersFarmSC #BuildSomethingYouBelieveIn #FarmLife #FamilyFarm

Whether it’s a relaxing weekend for just you or you’re looking for a unique experience for the whole family, check out Bowers Farm’s Guest Suite!

Getaway from the hustle and bustle. Come relax, recharge, and reconnect!

#BowersFarmSC #Airbnb #FarmStay #BowersFarmStay #OnFarmStay #ComeAndVisit #PomariaSC #NewberrySC #SmallTownLivin

A little before and after of our new picnic shelter we finished last month. All the lumber for this shelter came from Bowers Farm. It was sawed from the many trees that fell during Hurricane Helene.

They have been raised again with a new purpose.

So what do y’all think we should use this space for?

#BowersFarmSC #PicnicShelter #WhatDoYouThink

Are you attending?
And who are you inviting to the party?

#SupportLocal #ShopLocal #InvestLocal

Here’s to inspiring, nurturing, and encouraging the next generation of farmers! All they need is some sunshine, water, and a little food 😉

#BowersFarmSC #FarmCampFlashback #MondayMotivation #FYP #BowersFarmSummerCamp

The best texts to get from a customer: “Oh my goshhhhh we just cooked the pork chops. These were amazing and went great with the veggies from our garden! Felt like such a farmer 🤣We are already picking out our next order and will be getting enough to share with friends!”

It’s delivery week this week so make sure to get your order together and we’ll bring it right to your door Thursday!

#BowersFarmSC #EatLocal #SupportLocal #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

And wouldn’t change a thing!

#BowersFarmSC #LakeshoreFamilyCampground #PomariaSC #BlairSC #Farmpreneur #SerialEntrepreneur #MultipleStreamsOfIncome

Make it make sense. And the reality is that cows grazing and moving helps to COMBAT climate change. But hey, whatever fits your agenda and helps you sleep at night.

#BowersFarmSC #GrazingPower #RotationalGrazing #FarmLife #FamilyFarm #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeAgriculture

Are you ready to start your own flock and begin collecting your own eggs? We can help!

We have 12 week old pullets (young hens) ready for their new home. You’ve got the time this summer to love on them and get them eating out of your hand and then by the time school is starting back they’ll be beginning to lay the most nutrient dense breakfast you could want for your family!

DM for more information 🥚 🍳

#BowersFarmSC #LayingHens #EveryoneShouldHaveAFewChickens

During deliveries this past week, as we were walking back to the car, the customer kindly yelled from their doorstep, “Thank you for feeding our family!”

It almost caught us off guard. Absolutely that’s what we do. We raise the best food for our family and yours. It’s an honor. It’s a joy. It’s definitely hard work and in the heat of the summer we question our decision to do this…often. But it’s so rewarding!

Yet food is so readily accessible and available the gratitude for it is sometimes lacking. Often we don’t think about what it takes and who it takes to get food to our plates.

This shout meant so much! Supporting local agriculture means you see the face that raises your food - you buy from them on their farm, at the farmers market, or maybe it’s delivered to your doorstep by them. Knowing your farmer means you know a little more about where your food comes from. You can give thanks for them by name or, ya know, even in person with a friendly, “Thank you for feeding our family!” Tell them! It will mean so much!

#BowersFarmSC #ThankAFarmer #KnowWhereYourFoodConesFrom #KnowYourFarmer

Farm Camp may be over but we’ve got some fun to share!

Our staff had some fun this last week of camp!

Thank you Farmer Sophie for putting this together!

#BowersFarmSC

We closed out Farm Camp 2025 yesterday.
Last week. Best week. Last day. BEST DAY!
It’s been an incredible summer and this last week may have been hot but so amazing!
It was awesome to celebrate another 5 year camper this week as well who told her mom on the way home, “I got my five year pin today and I can’t wait until I get my ten year pin.”

The dream of Farm Camp may have started as a way to teach children about farming and agriculture but it has become so much bigger than that! It’s a place where kids get to be outside and enjoy nature, it’s a place where all kids are welcome

Now for some rest, but if you know us you know our brains are already churning with ideas for year 6!

#bowersfarmsc #bowersfarmsummercamp #bowersfarmcamp #ThankYou

Today our campers got to meet the Flerd, our flock of sheep and herd of cows that graze together!

They also got to walk through the food forest and snack on some blueberries and wild blackberries.

Not even the heat can steal our joy this week! One more day of Farm Camp 2025! Let’s go!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp2025

Day 2. Week 4. The Garden!
Today we learned about the garden, what is going on above the soil and below! We use our garden as a launching point to talk about crop farmers and to remind the campers that even if you can’t have a chicken where you live, EVERYONE can’t plant a flower, herb, or vegetable plant!

Every kiddo is now the proud caretaker of three composting worms in their very own worm farm too!

Can’t believe we’re already halfway through our last week of Farm Camp 2025!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmCamp #FarmCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp2025 #BowersFarmSummerCamp

Whew! It may be hot but we’ve got the COOLEST group of campers this week!

Today we learned all about chickens and ducks, their similarities and differences and we ended the day with popsicles!

Last week. Best week!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp2025

In all the chaos of feeding animals, fixing the well, putting together orders, planning for the week, getting set for camp, we almost miss this.

The reason we do what we do. The beauty of creation. The grounding of this peace. The power of this land and what it can provide for us when we care for it, including sunsets to remind us of what’s most important.

May you remember to stop, even in the chaos of this week, to give thanks for the land and what it provides: beauty, sustenance, and peace.

#BowersFarmSC #GoodFarmStuff #SunsetOnTheFarm #FarmLife

Can we tell you a secret?
We have ONE week of Farm Camp left!
This month has flown by and we can’t wait to make our last week of Farm Camp 2025 the best week of the summer!
If you have a kiddo who would love Farm Camp, we have 5 spots available. But you must register before Sunday!
Farm Camp is 1/2 day and for kiddos going into K4 through going into 4th grade.

Register Here: https://www.bowersfarmsc.com/event-details/farm-camp-june-23rd-june-26th

That’s a wrap on Week 3 of Farm Camp!
It was so fun celebrating 4 special campers who are our first 5 year campers at Bowers Farm Summer Camp!
Who would have ever thought this is where we’d be, but it’s been an incredible ride!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp #FarmCamp

A big thank you to Farmer Alex and Farmer Caitlin from Redfoot Farms in Little Mountain for joining us today!

Redfoot grows lots of vegetables throughout the year but today they brought an extra special one to share with our campers - sweet corn! Campers learned about each part of the corn, got to shuck a piece, and then enjoy it fresh. From Alex and Caitlin’s farm to ours, straight from the field, fresh as it gets!

#BowersFarmSC #FarmCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp #FarmingThroughTheSeasons

A big thank you to @jackson_creek_farm_sc for joining us today! We learned all about flower farming and pollinators! It was a hot day but it was awesome! Our older kiddos got to cool down in the creek to finish out their day. Halfway through week 3 and can’t believe how quickly this month of Farm Camp is going by!

#BowersFarmSC #BowersFarmCamp #BowersFarmSummerCamp #FarmCamp #FarmLife #FlowerFarming

This week we are Farming Through the Seasons and have visiting farmers sharing about what farming looks like for them to farm throughout the year.

We kicked off today with Megan and Hadley from Just A Farm Dairy. Our campers got to learn so much about dairy cows and the coolest part was them all making butter! Our all day campers even made ice-cream with some Just A Farm milk!

Any guesses what kind of farmer we have coming tomorrow?!

#BowersFarmSC #JustAFarm #NewberrySC #WeMadeButter #FarmLife #BowersFarmSummerCamp #BowersFarmCamp #FarmCamp #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom

Happy Father’s Day to the one who is always up for our crazy adventures and ideas, always willing to step in and help even after a long day of work, and who has always modeled a life of hard work and fierce love. Thank you!

Guess what’s back in stock!!!
Our Pasture Raised Chicken!!!

We’ve got whole chickens, boneless skinless chicken breast, wings, leg quarters, and more!

Our next delivery date is Tuesday, July 1st but we’re around the farm A LOT in June 🤪 so order for pickup and we’ll arrange a time!

#BowersFarmSC #BackInStock #OrderNow #KnowWhereYourFoodComesFrom #PasturedChicken #SupportLocalAg

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The Bowers Farm Blog

A little bit of life. A little bit of food. A little bit of farming.

Year 5 Reflections - Part 1: How Farm Camp Is Growing a Kinder World

Help Us Make Farm Camp Accessible to Every Child

Farm Camp Should Not be an Anomaly

A Heartfelt Opportunity to Support Bowers Farm Summer Camp – Year 5 and Beyond

Farm Camp is Five! And is set to be the BEST. YEAR. YET.

Rent-a-Chick: A Special Opportunity to Experience Farm Life Up Close

Favorite Items from Bowers Farm Summer Camp

Bowers Farm Summer Camp: 4 Weeks of Farming Fun

Don't Apologize

Kindness, Generosity, and Joy:Three Things That Make This World a Better Place

“What’s that you say? You’re hungry? Then right this very minute, you need a farmer!”

Bowers Farm in Print

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FALL IS BEAUTIFUL ON THE FARM! BOOK YOU STAY TODAY!

The Bowers Farm Blog

A little bit of life. A little bit of food. A little bit of farming.

Year 5 Reflections - Part 1: How Farm Camp Is Growing a Kinder World

Help Us Make Farm Camp Accessible to Every Child

Farm Camp Should Not be an Anomaly

A Heartfelt Opportunity to Support Bowers Farm Summer Camp – Year 5 and Beyond

Farm Camp is Five! And is set to be the BEST. YEAR. YET.

Rent-a-Chick: A Special Opportunity to Experience Farm Life Up Close

Favorite Items from Bowers Farm Summer Camp

Bowers Farm Summer Camp: 4 Weeks of Farming Fun

Don't Apologize

Kindness, Generosity, and Joy:Three Things That Make This World a Better Place

“What’s that you say? You’re hungry? Then right this very minute, you need a farmer!”

Bowers Farm in Print

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