Our Story
Maranatha Farm was born out of one Louisiana man's desire to grow the same nutrient-dense food for others that he had begun to grow in his backyard. In order to do this on a larger scale, he purchased a 4-acre property in Slaughter, LA, about 25 miles north of Baton Rouge.
After preparing a half-acre of land and growing cover crops during 2017, Maranatha Farm had its inaugural season of market produce in the Spring of 2018. Our primary focus is delivering fresh produce to over 100 families in the Baton Rouge area with the Maranatha Greens CSA.
We avoid the use of biologically-destructive synthetic herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemicals that can disrupt the delicate soil-food web balance. Our focus instead is on building up the health of our plants and soil, thereby giving them the tools they need to better fend for themselves in the difficult growing environment of South Louisiana.
Meet the Farmers!
Charles
Charles has a deep rooted passion for his community to eat healthy, wholesome, home-grown food. He has lived the vegan lifestyle since 2007, and during that time has learned the importance of a rich, nutritious diet coming from home-grown food. Charles loves to share the gospel through word as well as the beautiful, rich sounds of the organ, and he has always carried himself with unconditional kindness for others.
Justin
Justin is country as a turnip green and has loved farming most of his life. He has an extensive wealth of knowledge in regards to market gardening and soil microbiology - seriosuly, ask him anything about it! Justin runs the rodeo here at Maranatha Farm with grace and creativity. When he is not at the farm working, he is hunting or fishing or making those folks around him laugh.
Jojo
Born and raised in a small town, Jojo has always loved the outdoors. She grew up playing in the woods with her little brother pretending to be a farmer, warrior, carpenter, and many other things. Her favorite hobby is to collect hobbies - jack of all trades right? Jojo believes that eating foods that are as organic and natural as possible is the secret to living a healthy life - extra bonus if it's locally grown and raised! If you can't find her at the farm, she's in a thrift store somewhere hunting a jackpot.
Cade
Cade may be a man of few words but he shares the passion with the rest of the crew for healthy, organic eating to nourish and fuel the body. Growing up around horses most of his life, he is no stranger to hard work and dedication. He is the newest member of our farm staff and strives to help us build this farm to serve our community. Cade loves to learn about anatomy and is always listening to podcasts for expanding his knowledge on it.