Hi, I’m LaVerene.

The Contemplative Farmer is my blog about my crazy farm journey. Being a farmer was not in my 100-year life plan. It was, instead, something that arose almost spontaneously after a series of very painful life events, which included the untimely death of both of my parents.

I am an imperfect person, longtime meditation practitioner, and teacher. I love watching the tall grass sway while listening to the quail and watching horses munch on grass. I have deep gratitude for my ancestors, but I recognize the problems that colonialism caused. I fiercely love my husband, daughter, and our fleet of pets.

The prairie is my soul’s home.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.