Welcome to Legacy Acres
Legacy Acres began with a dream—but the reason behind that dream started years before we ever set foot on our Kentucky farm.
On August 15, 2015, our lives changed forever. Our seven-year-old daughter was suddenly admitted to the pediatric ICU and diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. We had no family history of the disease and knew very little about what life with Type 1 diabetes would mean.
Like many families facing a life-changing diagnosis, we began asking questions. We started paying closer attention to our food—where it came from, how it was produced, and what ingredients we were bringing into our home. The more we learned, the more intentional we wanted to become about the food we ate and the lifestyle we were creating for our children.
Somewhere along the way, a dream began to take shape: One day, we wanted a farm of our own.
 
Trading the Wild West for the Rolling Hills of Kentucky
In 2020, our family took a leap of faith and traded the Wild West for the rolling hills of Kentucky. What initially began as a career move soon became something much bigger—an opportunity to pursue the life we had been dreaming about for years.
Legacy Acres became our chance to slow down, reconnect with the land, raise our own food, and build something meaningful that could be passed down through generations.
Today, our days are a beautiful, busy blur.
I work full-time as an Emergency Room nurse, caring for people on some of the hardest days of their lives, while my husband keeps his boots firmly planted on the farm, managing the daily operations that keep Legacy Acres going. Together, we are continually learning, growing, and discovering what it truly means to live closer to the land.
Our goal is simple: to raise quality food, live more intentionally, share what we learn, and create a lasting legacy for our family.
 
Life at Legacy Acres
There is rarely a quiet day around here—and we wouldn't have it any other way.
The Livestock
Our farm is home to a growing variety of animals, each with its own personality and purpose. Of course, no visit to Legacy Acres would be complete without meeting our three donkeys—the self-appointed and somewhat opinionated farm security team.
The Garden & Orchard
We're continuing to expand our garden and break ground on a family orchard with the goal of producing more of our own food and sharing fresh, locally grown products with our community.
Learning as We Grow
We didn't begin this journey knowing everything about farming. We're learning as we go—the successes, the mistakes, the muddy boots, the escaped animals, the long days, and the moments that remind us exactly why we started.
More Than a Farm
For us, Legacy Acres represents much more than acreage, livestock, or food.
It represents family, health, hard work, faith, and the courage to build something for the next generation.
We hope our story encourages other families to become more connected to where their food comes from, support local agriculture, and maybe even take a chance on a dream of their own.
Whether you're a fellow healthcare worker dreaming about life beyond the hospital walls, a family hoping to live a little closer to the land, a future farmer planning your own leap of faith, or you're simply here because you love farm animals, there's a place for you at Legacy Acres.
We're grateful you're here.
Welcome to our farm. Welcome to our journey. Welcome to Legacy Acres.
Follow along as we plant deeper roots, grow our farm, serve our community, and build a legacy in the beautiful hills of Kentucky.