The Field Guide

A record-breaking month Despite a challenging spring filled with heavy rains, delayed harvests, and difficult planting conditions, May became a record-breaking month for Simple Promise Farms. New partnerships, growing community support, and strong market sales helped us achieve our highest…

The first time Simple Promise Farms entered my life was not at the farm or at a farmers market, but instead an AA meeting in Austin. I was newly sober for the first time and a scraggly looking hippie was…

Out here, the noise fades. Hands in the soil, mind in the moment — finding peace, purpose, and grounding through the work There is something that happens when a person puts their hands in the dirt. Not churchy. Not performative.…

Recovery is not just about what a person stops doing. It is also about what they start building. At Simple Promise Farms, we believe meaningful work is one of the most powerful tools we have in helping people rebuild their…

How Simple Promise Farms Began Simple Promise Farms did not start as a nonprofit idea, a farm plan, or a community project. It started with a family in pain. Like a lot of parents who have walked through addiction with…

Spring is here, bringing fresh growth and new opportunities! The farm is buzzing with activity—from planting and harvesting to community events and volunteer days. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for your support in helping us grow food, hope,…