Prairie Birthday Farm

Linda Hezel PhD., R.N. began as Ecosystems Steward/Artisanal Producer at Prairie Birthday Farm 30 years ago to regenerate its severely degraded soil and reconstruct the native ecosystems that would have graced the fourteen acres prior to European immigration.

We acknowledge the traditional lands and territories of the indigenous peoples, who once stewarded this land. ​

The farm is host to innumerable pollinators and wildlife as well as over 1000 trees and shrubs (many native fruit, nut, berry), dozens of flowers, fruits, herbs, vegetables and hundreds of native plant varieties that yield a complex array of ecosystem services (carbon sequestration/storage, pollinator/wildlife food/habitat) all year without synthetic chemicals or season extension structures.

While producing flavorful, nutrient dense ingredients, it also serves as a teaching laboratory where Linda shares the science, craft and art of artisanal food growing with chefs, farmers, apprentices (Savanna Institute, Growing Growers, Women Food & Agriculture Network, West Central Community Action Agency, NCAPS) gardeners, nutritionists, naturalists, artists and others to promote regenerative agroforestry practices and food literacy for healthy food and nutritional wellness.

Teaching others to grow and eat nutrient-dense, organic food follows the 2008 American Nurses Association resolution for nurses to serve as role models and educators by participating in and promoting nutritious foods from sustainable local food systems so as to improve eating habits, increase patient and public health, and support the long-term social, economic, and environmental well-being of workers, communities and global health.

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