Keewaydin Farms

05/08/2026

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05/07/2026

Keewaydin Farms is hiring a delivery driver for the 2026 Season. We're looking for someone with a clean driving record, who can drive a box truck, has familiarity with the Madison and Viroqua areas, attention to detail, and good communication skills. We run a Madison route on Wednesdays and a Viroqua/Local route on Thursdays. If this sounds like the driving gig for you, email your resume and references to [email protected].

04/29/2026

03/13/2026

The early spring weather in Wisconsin keeps us on our toes, but as farmers, we feel obligated to get our boots in the soil before spring is a sure thing. We're out here repairing our wind-whipped greenhouses, adding compost to greenhouse beds, and starting our first seeds. Taylor has joined us for her second season, and we're always motivated by her youthful energy. At the same time, we're tapping trees and getting the maple syrup boil going and impatiently waiting for our 4 ewes to have their lambs. These beautiful forces of spring energy are the salve for the extra windy days like today - when you're just hanging on to your hat and hoping the greenhouse plastic doesn't fly off.

Rufus & Joy

We still have a few openings for spring shares, and invite you to sign up for summer and fall as well at https://keewaydinfarms.com/csa/

03/10/2026

03/03/2026

🌱 Fresh from the field to your table — Keewaydin Farms CSA is open for sign-ups!

Join our community of veggie lovers and get 6–8 weeks of certified organic, seasonal vegetables grown right here in Viola, Wisconsin. Every share is grown with love on our Low-Till, Bird-Friendly farm — because good food and a healthy planet go hand in hand. 🌍

✅ Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter shares available
✅ Starting at just $140
✅ Pick-up in Madison, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Richland Center & Viroqua
✅ Every Other Week & Double Share options

Spots are limited — sign up today and taste the difference that organic, small-farm growing makes! 🥦🍅🥕

👉 keewaydinfarms.com/csa

02/03/2026

The Keewaydin Farms Spring CSA is filling up! Rufus will close down the signups soon, so if you're looking forward to spring veggies from the farm, don't wait too long. You can learn more and signup at the link in the comments.

01/29/2026

"You can have your birds and eat your veggies too!" ~Rufus

Rufus and I are honored to be featured in the Marbleseed Organic Broadcaster! We're proud bird nerds and had so much fun talking about the benefits of songbirds on our farm.

You can check out the article here:
https://issuu.com/marbleseed/docs/organic_broadcaster_winter_2026_volume_34_iss/10

If you want to get your veggies from a bird-friendly farm in 2026, you can sign up for our CSA at the link in the comments.

01/22/2026

🐑 Shepherdess Camp 🐑
June 12–14, 2026 | Keewaydin Farms, Viola, WI
Ever wondered what it really takes to raise sheep—on a homestead or as a business? It's the opposite of Barbie vibes. At Shepherdess Camp, we offer a hands-on, in-person weekend for women ready to step into flock life with confidence, curiosity, and community.
Join local shepherdesses of the Driftless Region for demonstrations, lectures, Q&A, and muddy-boot learning—from pasture management to lambing skills.
✨ What you’ll experience:
• Daily Shepherdess Circles
• Meet the Driftless Curiosity Flock
• Breeding, Lambing & Lambs for Sale
• Hoof Trimming, Sheep Coating & Shearing
• Pasture Management & Rotational Grazing
• Herding Dog Demonstrations
• Parasite Management & Vet Q&A
• Fiber Mill Tour + Washing & Skirting Class
• Raising Meat & Tour of Dairy Flock, Milking Parlor & Creamery
• Nightly Bonfire & Knitting Circle
• Robust Resource Table
*Still confirming itinerary, some sessions subject to change
📍 Keewaydin Farms
15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI
🎟️ Tickets are limited.
Come learn, connect, and build the skills to steward a flock of your own.
👉 Claim your spot and step into your shepherdess era at the link in the comments.

01/14/2026

We're gearing up for Shepherdess Camp 2026 - June 12, 13, 14!

Our shepherdess team has confirmed and we're planning a dynamic weekend! We're bringing back some of the favorite sessions from 2025 and adding a few new ones.

We're waiting to hear back from a woman shearer, a woman who works with herding dogs, and a woman who works with livestock guardian dogs! Fingers crossed they can come because these were the most requested topics from our 2025 shepherdess survey!

Follow the link in the comments to learn more and register. 40 full-weekend spots available.