American Family Farmer

On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes Stephen McRae, Farm Manager of Hartness Farm in Greenville, for a conversation about building community through agriculture and sustainable living.Since its launch in 2021, Hartness Farm has become a central part of the Hartness Living community—offering residents not just fresh, seasonal produce, but a deeper connection to the land. McRae shares how the farm has grown into a thriving, interactive space featuring raised garden beds for homeowners, a one-acre cornfield producing Silver Queen corn, and an 11-acre pecan grove that brings neighbors together each year for harvest celebrations.Doug and Stephen also discuss the farm’s commitment to sustainability and local food systems, including the addition of 150 chickens providing fresh eggs and enriching the farm experience for families. The conversation highlights how hyper-local agriculture comes full circle, with ingredients from the farm making their way onto seasonal menus at Hotel Hartn