
Our Team
Each year a combination of old and new faces can be found on the farm, making all that we do possible.
Who's Here Now:

Sadie Higgins
Field Manager
Seventh year at Astarte
Originally from Cape Cod, Sadie moved out west to farm in this beautiful and bountiful valley. Although she misses the ocean, she is overjoyed to be in the soil and loving plants all day. She is passionate about growing food sustainably and loves going home with pockets full of veggies and a heart full of love and appreciation for the magic of life. When Sadie isn't at the farm, she spends her time dancing to live music, camping at music festivals, reading, or swinging in a hammock with her pals.

Dan Pratt
Farm Founder
Founder of Astarte and longtime organic vegetable grower, Dan is a fountain of knowledge! Dan continues to make videos at the farm for his no-till YouTube channel and is also a CSA member, so if you see him around be sure to say hey!

Jim Mead
Farm Owner
Having always had a dream of one day owning his own berry farm, Jim decided to buy Astarte in 2014. His background in electrical engineering and atmospheric science, while different from that of the typical farmer, has propelled sustainability research and experimentation here on the farm. In his spare time, Jim loves to sing (checkout Cantabile!), memorize poetry, ride his bike, and spend time with friends.
...and we can't forget...
Our #1 cheerleaders
Millie & Amelia!


