The Farmers
Rachel Hershberger and Ben Hartman
Rachel Hershberger and Ben Hartman started Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen, IN in 2006. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys jewelry-making and cooking with fresh food. Ben enjoys pottery and plays a mean saxophone. We have two sons who delight us, inspire us, and motivate us to be efficient with our time.
Nicole Craig
Nicole Craig has been Clay Bottom Farm's assistant farm manager since 2019. She lives in Goshen, IN with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys exploring beaches along Lake Michigan, backpacking, reading, and knitting. Each growing season, she aspires to pick kale bunches as quickly as Rachel.
Emily Hershberger
Emily Hershberger works part-time at Clay Bottom Farm. She is a graduate of Goshen College, where she studied Environmental Science. Emily loves biking, looking at plants, and the variety of toads that exist at Clay Bottom Farm.
Susana Stinson
Susana Stinson works part-time at Clay Bottom Farm. A student at Warren Wilson College, Susana is majoring in Environmental Studies. Susana also works part time at Singletree Flower Farm. In her free time, Susana enjoys knitting, crocheting, and spending time outside hiking and camping.
Lola
Lola the Australian cattle dog is the official farm dog of Clay Bottom Farm. She loves to play in the water, chase groundhogs, collect rocks, and supervise farm work. In her free time, she enjoys long naps.
The Farm
Clay Bottom Farm is an urban farm, set on the north edge of Goshen, IN. All of our food is sold within 2 miles of the farm and is grown on 1/3 acre of land in production. The barn-house includes both living quarters and space to wash and store vegetables. In addition to the market garden, the farm features native wildflower fields and fruit and nut trees, including--just for fun--figs and pomegranates.
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