A little patch of southern Minnesota where the land has its own stories
On 144 acres of grass, animals, and working farmland, we gather, learn, and share what it means to live close to the land and each other. We tend pasture, raise animals, and build community. It's not polished. It's not perfect. But it's very much real — and we love sharing it with you.
"A family farm nestled in southern Minnesota — home to Great Heritage Farm LLC, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and other farm-grown goodies."
what's growing here
A little bit of everything good
From on-farm events to fresh-from-the-pasture food, Storybook Farm is a place for families, neighbors, and curious souls to connect with the land.
Great Heritage Farm LLC
Grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and farm-grown goodies raised right here on our 144 acres. Real food, raised with love.
We host events through community partners throughout the year. Come for the fun, stay for the fresh air and good people.
Community & Connection
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our story
Not your average farmstead
Storybook Farm sits on 144 acres in southern Minnesota, and honestly — every single acre has a story. This land has been worked, loved, prayed over, and slowly transformed into something we're pretty dang proud of.
We are a Christian family farm, home to Benjamin, Leah, and their five kids — along with some cows, pigs, lambs, chickens, and at least one very opinionated llama named Garth.
We farm under the banner of Great Heritage Farm LLC, offering grass-fed beef, pastured pork, A2 raw milk, and more. We believe in food raised close to creation and neighbors who know each other's names.
"We are stronger together."
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what folks are saying
Words from our people
"My daughters love visiting your farm. The girls loved being able to bottle feed lambs, hold a baby chick, walk an alpaca! We just never know what new experience to expect."
— Mandy, Raw Milk & Eggs Customer
"Visiting the farm is always such a peaceful experience. Our family loves the fresh milk, and the leg of lamb was an absolute treat. We treasure the opportunity to slow down and connect."
— Jon, Raw Milk & Lamb Customer
"My daughter tells everyone at church she drinks milk from a real cow. It makes me smile. So thankful our family feels connected to the source of our food."
— Anna, Raw Milk Customer
our farm store
Ready to fill your freezer?
Head on over to Great Heritage Farm LLC to browse our grass-fed beef, pastured pork, A2 raw milk, and more. Real food, raised with intention.
A relaxed, circle-learning ukulele course held right here on the farm — outdoors, with our goats, sheep, and ponies watching from the adjacent pasture. All instruments provided on-site, and families are welcome to stay and observe.
The course wraps up with a celebratory showcase concert for families and friends (15–25 guests). Students perform what they've learned, snacks and drinks are provided, and every participant receives a Hawaiian lei to mark the occasion.
Jul
7
Community Workshop · Winthrop Public Library
One-Day Ukulele Workshop
July 7, 2026Winthrop Public LibraryOpen to All
A one-day, open-to-all ukulele workshop hosted at the Winthrop Public Library. Drop in, pick up a uke, and learn something new. Details coming soon.
Jul
24
Minnesota Women in Conservation · Great Heritage Farm
The wonderful women of Minnesota Women in Conservation are hosting an evening pasture tour right here at Great Heritage Farm. Walk the farm, meet the animals, and get a real look at how a multi-species operation works as a living system — where the dairy cows feed the pigs, the beef cattle wake up the soil, and the chickens handle cleanup duty on the cow patties (glamorous work, truly).
We'll wrap it up with a learning circle and pizza. Whether you're farming curious or looking for connection with other women who love the land — this evening is for you. Come hang out, leave with new friends and maybe a few new ideas.
Come see how one farm is using virtual fencing to expand its grazing operation onto cropland. This field day will walk through what they've learned — from planning and establishment to grazing management — and how virtual fencing fits into the system.
out in the field
Find Leah
Leah serves as Event Coordinator for MNGLCA (Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association) and can be found at events across the state. Come say hello — she'd love to meet you.
May–Jun
Series
MNGLCA
GrazeHERS — Grazing Education for Women in Livestock
Thursdays at Noon: May 14, 21, 28 & June 4 (Zoom) + Field Day June 11 or 16Virtual + On-farm (Sleepy Eye or Blackduck, MN)
A hands-on learning series for women in livestock and grazing. Build practical skills in pasture management, soil health, and grazing planning through online sessions and field experiences.
May
19
MNGLCA
Virtual Fencing & Dairy Grazing Field Day
May 19, 2026West Central Research & Outreach Center, Morris, MN
Explore dairy grazing management and virtual fencing technology with Dr. Bradley Heins. Includes a farm tour and demonstration of NoFence collars in action.
Jun
9
MNGLCA
Feathers on the Farm: Grazing Field Day
June 9, 2026Rock Dell Forage Farms, Stewartville, MN
Learn how grazing lands support prairie bird habitat through a guided bird walk and conservation-focused grazing practices.
Jul
13
MNGLCA
Virtual Fencing & Beef Grazing Field Day
July 13, 2026Blue Dirt Farm, Blue Earth, MN
Explore beef grazing systems and virtual fencing with producer Scott Hasse. Includes a pasture tour and practical grazing strategies.
Jun–Jul
Series
MNGLCA
Grazing School 2026
Thursdays at Noon: June 25, July 2, 9, 16 (Zoom) + Field Day July 27 or 30Virtual + On-farm (Duluth Farming Co., Duluth OR Grover Land & Cattle, Harmony, MN)
A multi-session grazing education program covering pasture management, fencing, water systems, and grazing ecology with hands-on field learning.
Sep
23–24
MNGLCA / NatGLC
Grazing the Heartland — NatGLC Bus Tour
September 23–24, 2026Departs Sioux Falls, SD (through SD, NE, MN)
A regional bus tour visiting innovative grazing operations across three states, highlighting grassland systems and producer innovation.
Oct
13
MNGLCA — Right Here!
Virtual Fencing & Cover Crop Grazing Field Day
October 13, 2026Great Heritage Farm, Winthrop, MN
Learn how virtual fencing enables grazing on cropland and cover crops, with practical demonstrations and system design insights. This one's on our farm — come see us!
our story
About Storybook Farm
144 acres of southern Minnesota, one big-hearted family, and a whole lot of love for good food and good people.
"We're far from perfect — but we LOVE visitors and we love sharing this little patch of earth with others."
144
Acres of Southern Minnesota Farmland
5
Kids Growing Up on the Farm
100%
Grass-Fed & Pastured Animals
1
Very Opinionated Llama Named Garth
How Storybook Farm Came to Be
Storybook Farm is the 144-acre home of our family in southern Minnesota — and it became 144 acres in the most beautiful way. After months of talking, praying, and running the numbers more times than we'd like to admit, we purchased the 104 acres to the north and east of us, adding to the 40 we already stewarded. A number that carries a sense of wholeness.
The land came from an older couple — Donna grew up here, and Arlyn helped care for it. When they came to the house to sign papers, they shared stories about the years they lived here. Small moments, rooms, family, so many memories. We are honored to be the next chapter.
This land is now our canvas — lush pastures where cattle and pigs and lambs roam, where our children play and learn and grow, where neighbors become friends and strangers become community.
Hi, I'm Leah.
Wife to Benjamin, mother of 5, and full-time farmer. I grew up here in southern Minnesota and spent as much time as I could in the countryside — milking cows in high school, showing animals at the county fair, and dreaming of a farm of my own.
My favorite work is raising our children on this farm, letting us explore creation and rejoice in God's many gifts together. The greatest of which is salvation found in Christ's death and resurrection.
I love connecting with our customers and I welcome you to visit — whether you're stopping by for a farm tour, picking up food, or just saying hello to the baby goats along the driveway.
We Love Visitors — Seriously
One of our greatest joys is opening our farm to others. Whether you're attending one of our events, coming for a farm tour, or just showing up to see what's happening — you are welcome here.
We host on-farm events through various partners throughout the year: workshops, seasonal celebrations, community dinners, and more. Our gates are a little bit open all the time, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Check our to see what's coming up, or sign up for our email list to be the first to know.
Great Heritage Farm LLC
Storybook Farm is home to Great Heritage Farm LLC — our farm operation growing grass-fed beef, pastured pork, A2 raw milk, and other farm-grown goodies. We believe in food raised close to creation, by people who actually care.
We are a Christian family farm, where healthy soil, content animals, and the laughter of children in the barnyard are part of everyday life. Everything we do comes back to the many blessings we have freely received from our loving God.
When you hear "Storybook Farm," we hope you feel it — a place with history, with warmth, where every season writes a new page. We believe we are stronger together, and that good food and good land bring good people around the table.
we'd love to hear from you
Say Hello
Whether you have a question, want to host an event, or just want to tell us about your day — we genuinely want to hear from you.
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We check messages during set hours each weekday morning and midday. Expect to hear back within 24 hours on weekdays. Most weekends we unplug completely — thank you for understanding.
"We are stronger together." — Leah & the Great Heritage Farm family
knowledge worth keeping
The Toolbox
A growing collection of resources for real-food living, regenerative farming, and building community close to the land. Something good is coming soon.
We're building something good
The Toolbox is our little corner for sharing all things real food, farming wisdom, and community building — recipes, guides, recommended reading, and more. Check back soon, or better yet, join our email list and we'll tell you when it's ready.
