Sprouted in 2020, Four Beans Farm is a small scale bean and vegetable farm that serves the Twin Port and surrounding areas. Our goal is to produce delicious and nutritious food for our community. We are committed to using organic, sustainable, and regenerative growing practices to protect, repair, and enhance the soil, water, and surrounding ecosystems. We believe that a strong local food system directly benefits the local economy, environment, and community connection, health, and resilience.
About Us
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Hi everyone! I’m Jane Marynik and I am the owner/farmer of Four Beans Farm. In 2008, my partner and I, along with our two kids, moved to Superior, WI. Since then, our family has grown and I went from stay-at-home mom to college student to farmer. Farming had never been on my “when I grow up” list, but a combination of environmental concerns, a child’s food allergies, and fortuitous encounters, pulled me down this path. I completed my degrees in Biology and Environment and Sustainability from UMD in 2019. I have worked at several local farms over the last five years, including Shubat’s Fruits, the UMD Land Lab, and the Food Farm (where I am still employed).
While the farm dream is mine, my partner, Craig and our four kids are incredibly supportive and helpful. They enjoy time spent together in the gardens and love following the seed to plate process. My oldest child has an interest in native plants and also works on a farm in the summer. My youngest takes care of our laying hens and has dreams of having his own chicken operation someday. When were are not farming, we enjoy hiking, camping, and hanging out by Lake Superior.
The farm.
Currently, we grow in two locations. Most of 2020’s beans were grown in Wrenshall, MN on land generously granted by my “day job” employer, the Food Farm. They are a certified organic farm, and while I can not use their certification, I do support and follow all required organic standards. I also grow at my home in Superior, WI. In 2016 we purchased an empty lot adjacent to our home and have been growing for our personal use there. All of the pole beans were grown here in 2020. I also use organic and sustainable growing practices at home. We have also been building soil and planting native plants and perennials. In 2021, most of the beans will be again grown in Wrenshall, along with some fall veggies. Pole beans and spring veggies will be grown in Superior.
While we look forward to finding the right place for us to grow the farm in the coming years, there are things that I love about growing in both locations. The different scales, soil types, and weather conditions allow for learning and implementing a variety of growing techniques and strategies. In town, our little “urban farm” is very visible to the public. This gives us the opportunity to chat with our neighbors and educate them about what foods and flowers we are growing here. And the kids enjoy teaching and sharing with their friends.
You can follow Four Beans Farm on Facebook and Instagram to see what is growing and our farm’s progress. Thanks for supporting local food!
