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About Us

A Common Pasture

A Common Pasture was established in 2024 as a collaborative effort between four small-scale livestock farms located in Southwestern Michigan: Blooming Acres Farm (Bloomingdale), Sandy Creek Farm (South Haven), Thunderfoot Farms (Paw Paw), and Silly Goose Acres (Plainwell). United by a shared commitment to regenerative agriculture, soil health, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship, these farms came together to create a more sustainable, community-focused approach to raising and marketing pasture-based meats—with a focus on pasture-raised pork.

Our Products
Two young goats nuzzle each other, showcasing their playful and affectionate nature. The goats exhibit a mix of brown, black, and white fur, highlighting their unique markings. This image captures the close bond between the animals in a natural setting.
A group of goats with varying coat colors, including brown, white, and cream, standing together in a sunny outdoor setting. The goats display distinct ear shapes and textures, showcasing their unique breeds.
Close-up of a brown and white goat with long ears, resting in a grassy field, showcasing its peaceful expression and unique fur patterns.
Group of goats in a barn, featuring brown and black goats with distinctive ear markings, standing on straw bedding. A sheep is visible in the background, emphasizing the farm setting.
A person feeding several goats through a wire fence, showcasing various goat breeds with distinct colors and markings in a farm setting.
Close-up of a brown goat's mouth with fresh green grass and herbs, depicting its natural feeding behavior in a farm setting.
Two playful baby goats in a grassy field, one standing and looking towards the camera while the other lies down, showcasing their adorable features and playful nature.
Two young goats grazing on green grass in a natural setting, showcasing their distinctive brown and white coats.
Two young goats grazing on green grass in a natural setting, showcasing their distinctive brown and white coats.
Two young goats grazing on green grass in a natural setting, showcasing their distinctive brown and white coats.
Two young goats grazing on green grass in a natural setting, showcasing their distinctive brown and white coats.
Two young goats grazing on green grass in a natural setting, showcasing their distinctive brown and white coats.
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Thunderfoot Farms

Thunderfoot Farms, owned by Gabe and Emily Francisco, is a multigenerational family farm nestled in the heart of Southwest MI. Spanning 25 acres of fertile soil and rolling countryside, the farm is home to a diverse landscape of orchards, vegetable and flower gardens, and open pastures. Every inch of land is carefully managed using sustainable, regenerative practices; free from pesticides, antibiotics, fungicides, steroids, and growth hormones. This commitment to natural growing methods not only reflects our respect for the environment but also ensures the health of our soil, plants, animals, and community. With deep roots in the local farming tradition, Thunderfoot Farms continues to evolve while honoring the values that have shaped it for generations.

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Silly Goose

Spencer Evans and Frannie Einterz own Silly Goose Acres in Plainwell, MI. A small, 23-acre farm where they are happily raising their two small boys. They farm pasture-raised pigs and chickens, grass-fed sheep, and are stewards of a wholesale rhubarb patch. They operate by implementing a rotational grazing system and plenty of dance parties.
Find their products (eggs, pork, lamb, and rhubarb) either on-farm, on the Kalamazoo Valley Food Hub, or here with their favorite collaborators: ACP!

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Thunderfoot Farms

Daniel and Emily Brown started Blooming Acres Farms in 2021. With the dream of farming in a way that honored the land and the animals raised on it, the passion for pasture-raised meats and regenerative agriculture was born. As of 2025, the entire 32-acre farm is Certified Naturally Grown. Through their work, they hope to help reestablish a local connection to sustainable agriculture and access to nutritious, high-quality food.