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What is the Lake City Catholic Worker Farm?
We are a faithÂ-based farming community in the Catholic Worker tradition of a land and craft-based economy, the works of mercy and Restoration Agriculture. Believing in the sacredness of the land, our agricultural practices strive to be ecologically sustainable, economically sound, and socially just. Our animals are humanely raised and our farming is perennial-based. As a community farm, we welcome visitors to cooperatively learn practical skills and enjoy real food. We bring a spirit of joy to our work and share our excitement for local food and culture with our community.
Our Farm Team
The Freid Family
01
Sara and Paul Freid
Sara and Paul co-founded the Lake City Catholic Worker Farm and enjoy education, fermenting, and growing food!
02
Clare Freid
Clare Freid is an Environmental Studies major who spends her summers on the farm helping to manage the vegetables and perennials.
03
Louise and Millie Freid
Louise and Millie are integral parts of the kombucha business, working with farm animals and bringing song and fun to the farm.
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Sara and Paul Freid
Sara and Paul co-founded the Lake City Catholic Worker Farm and enjoy education, fermenting, and growing food!
01
Sara and Paul Freid
Sara and Paul co-founded the Lake City Catholic Worker Farm and enjoy education, fermenting, and growing food!
02
Clare Freid
Clare Freid is an Environmental Studies major who spends her summers on the farm helping to manage the vegetables and perennials.
03
Louise and Millie Freid
Louise and Millie are integral parts of the kombucha business, working with farm animals and bringing song and fun to the farm.
The Farm Crew
01
Lisa Wallerich
Lisa brings passion and intention to everything on the farm. She specializes in making kombucha, pulling weeds, harvesting veggies and welcoming everyone.
02
Caleb Wicke
Caleb is new to farming but has learned a lot in a short amount of time as a farm intern. He helps manage the strawberries, raspberries and helps sell kombucha.
03
Leighton Mueske
Leighton is in his second summer as a farm worker. He does it all including making soda, working with the tractor, selling at the farmers market, and adjusting the solar panels.
04
Jules Ferry Kameni
Jules is from Cameroon and is with us for his second summer as he also works as a nurse at Mayo Clinic. Jules is always there when we need him.
05
Doug Wallerich
Doug is the construction manager on the farm and chef. There is always something being built or fixed and food to be made!
06
Obie Keehn
Obie loves to sell kombucha and help with projects. Find him on the farm stand on Saturdays or working in the High Tunnel growing space.
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Lisa Wallerich
Lisa brings passion and intention to everything on the farm. She specializes in making kombucha, pulling weeds, harvesting veggies and welcoming everyone.
01
Lisa Wallerich
Lisa brings passion and intention to everything on the farm. She specializes in making kombucha, pulling weeds, harvesting veggies and welcoming everyone.
02
Caleb Wicke
Caleb is new to farming but has learned a lot in a short amount of time as a farm intern. He helps manage the strawberries, raspberries and helps sell kombucha.
03
Leighton Mueske
Leighton is in his second summer as a farm worker. He does it all including making soda, working with the tractor, selling at the farmers market, and adjusting the solar panels.
04
Jules Ferry Kameni
Jules is from Cameroon and is with us for his second summer as he also works as a nurse at Mayo Clinic. Jules is always there when we need him.
05
Doug Wallerich
Doug is the construction manager on the farm and chef. There is always something being built or fixed and food to be made!
06
Obie Keehn
Obie loves to sell kombucha and help with projects. Find him on the farm stand on Saturdays or working in the High Tunnel growing space.
The Guides
01
Reynolds-Anthony Harris
Reynolds-Anthony appeared on our farm to help us bring more students to learn about the connections between healthy soil and healthy brains through his Genius Labs curriculum. He has since helped us envision the future of the farm.
02
Kristian Lund
Kristian has been a friend of Paul's since high school. With many years of running a business under his belt, and a passion to make the world a better place, Kristian is helping the farm with business planning and also helping to maintain focus on the farm's core values.
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Michael Doyle
Michael started the Tampa Catholic Worker (FL) with his wife. He now lives in MN and supports other Catholic Worker communities by guiding them through fundraising efforts. Through this effort he has become a dear friend of the farm.
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Reynolds-Anthony Harris
Reynolds-Anthony appeared on our farm to help us bring more students to learn about the connections between healthy soil and healthy brains through his Genius Labs curriculum. He has since helped us envision the future of the farm.
01
Reynolds-Anthony Harris
Reynolds-Anthony appeared on our farm to help us bring more students to learn about the connections between healthy soil and healthy brains through his Genius Labs curriculum. He has since helped us envision the future of the farm.
02
Kristian Lund
Kristian has been a friend of Paul's since high school. With many years of running a business under his belt, and a passion to make the world a better place, Kristian is helping the farm with business planning and also helping to maintain focus on the farm's core values.
03
Michael Doyle
Michael started the Tampa Catholic Worker (FL) with his wife. He now lives in MN and supports other Catholic Worker communities by guiding them through fundraising efforts. Through this effort he has become a dear friend of the farm.
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