Telling the Story, Together
Over the years, we've been fortunate to share our farm’s story with writers, journalists, and food lovers who’ve taken an interest in what we’re doing here—growing heirloom beans in the soil that's been in our family for generations.
Each piece has captured something different: the challenges of reviving traditional bean varieties, the joy of connecting with chefs and home cooks, and the simple hope that more people find their way to cooking with beans.
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How and Why Sheridan Acres Grows Heirloom Beans on Their Family Farm in Michigan
In this interview, Chelsea Didinger of A Legume a Day talks with Kevin Messing about what it means to grow heirloom beans on his family’s fourth-generation farm in Michigan. They discuss why Sheridan Acres chose to grow less common varieties, the challenges of heirloom production, and the hope that more people will bring beans into their everyday cooking.
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Hauling Heritage Beans Around Hockeytown
Country Folks Grower, March 2025
This article delves into the challenges and triumphs of running a fourth-generation bean farm in Ubly, Michigan, highlighting the unique aspects of Sheridan Acres' operations and its impact on the local community. -
Ubly's Sheridan Acres Sells Beans Online
Huron Daily Tribune, May 2020
An exploration of how Sheridan Acres expanded its reach by selling heirloom beans online, adapting to changing market demands and embracing e-commerce to connect with customers nationwide.