Our Story

It was a dark and stormy night…Yes, really, it was. It was the night the barn toppled.

Tornadic winds + one old barn = a pile of wood and stone. This tragic loss became the catalyst to something new and exciting! 

We are Chris and Ondrea Peppel. Two registered nurses and healthy living nerds. We wanted to eat the healthiest foods possible, but produce from the store was limp and tasteless. We found ourselves picking slimy bits out of our salad and eating it right away before it completely rotted. We also spent valuable time and money making frequent trips to the store. Was forcing down this food really that much better for us?

So, we tried the farmer’s market. It was hard to clear our schedules on the limited days and hours the farmer’s market is open. Once there, we had to find parking and wade through the crowds to find locally grown fresh produce. It was a huge improvement on taste, but way too inconvenient! We decided we had to figure out a way to grow it ourselves.

How awesome it was to go out and pick fresh veggies just in time for dinner! But what about our family, friends, and neighbors? We had to share this goodness with them so they could enjoy the benefits too!

If you’re frustrated with buying “fresh” produce from the store and life is too busy to make it to the farmer’s market, we’re here for you! We grow, harvest, and deliver fresh vegetables to your home or workplace making it easy for you to enjoy locally-grown, fresh produce.

Our life changed for the better when we began growing and eating just-picked, packed-with-nutrition food. That’s why we can’t wait to be your guide and have you join us on this exciting journey. So welcome to Toppled Barn Farm! We’re confident you and your family will enjoy the same benefits of eating fresh, nutritious, locally-grown food.