10/15/2026
We are still moving forward with our Restore Our Roots community cleanup this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and we would be so grateful to have you join us!
We’ll be out there starting at 6:00 AM each day, but please don’t feel like you have to be there bright and early to make a difference. Come when you can. Stay as long as you can. Whether you have 30 minutes, a few hours, or the whole day to give, every single set of hands helps.
We have a mountain of work ahead of us, and we know we can’t do it alone. ❤️
🛠️ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES WE COULD REALLY USE:
Bring whatever you have available! Some especially helpful items include:
* Lawn and heavy-duty work gloves
* Thick, heavy-duty yard debris bags
* Fencing pliers
* Fence cutters and wire cutters
* Hammers
* Bolt cutters
* Loppers and pruning shears
* Hand saws and bow saws
* Chainsaws (with experienced operators and proper safety gear)
* Rakes, shovels, and pitchforks
* Wheelbarrows and garden carts
* Tarps for dragging debris
* Ratchet straps and come-alongs for appropriate recovery work
* Water-resistant boots and sturdy work shoes
* Eye protection and hearing protection
🚜 HAVE A CONNECTION FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT?
If you know anyone with a mini excavator or skid steer who might be willing to lend a hand, we could REALLY use that help! We have massive trees down across fence lines, and getting those moved would make an enormous difference in our recovery efforts. If you have a connection, please reach out!
⚠️ A QUICK BUT IMPORTANT HEADS-UP FOR FAMILIES:
We are working as hard as we can to clean up the farm, but the damage is extensive. We still have deceased chickens and turkeys scattered throughout the property, and unfortunately, as fast as we work, there is still more to find.
If you’re bringing children, please talk with them beforehand so they know they may see things they aren't used to seeing. We want everyone to come prepared for the reality of what we're dealing with. Please keep children away from damaged fencing, unstable trees, debris piles, machinery, and any affected animal areas.
💧 WHAT WE'LL HAVE FOR YOU:
We’ll have coolers full of water available! Please bring any snacks, lunch, or other essentials you'll need to keep yourself going throughout the day. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and come ready to work safely.
📍 The gates will be open, and we'll be there! You can park along the property line on Highway 87.
Friends, this farm has been our family’s livelihood, our dream, and the legacy we’re trying to build for our children. The damage is heartbreaking, and some days the amount of work ahead feels impossible. But we believe in the people who make up this community, and we believe that when we come together, we can begin putting the pieces back together.
You don't have to own a tractor. You don't have to be an expert. You don't have to give us an entire day.
Just come as you are, bring what you can, and help us RESTORE OUR ROOTS. 🌱
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has checked on us, prayed for us, shown up, shared our posts, and offered a helping hand. We will never forget the people who helped us get back on our feet when the ground beneath us was shaken.
Let's get to work, farm friends. ❤️🌳