Grass Valley, CA
The farm
Here at Back to Basics, we are a family farm located in the Sierra Foothills in the small town of Grass Valley that has been around for 30 years with the goal of raising poultry for our family and our neighborhood. As the years have passed and the demand for locally raised farm products has grown, our farm has had the opportunity to expand and become its own local business with the idea of community in mind. Back to Basics farm is unique in the way that we raise everything we sell to ensure we are putting out the best possible quality for all of our products. We use all natural feeds with no added medications or hormones to guarantee that our products are fresh and natural for our local consumers. At Back to Basics farm, our goal is to provide quality, sustainable products to our friends in our local community.
The crew
The crew in Grass Valley is small but mighty. Katie and Justin are the two that keep it going. Katie Graduated from Chico State in 2016 with a degree in Agriculture Business. She worked as an office manager for two and a half years and took over the farm in the beginning of 2018 when Rob and Patty moved to Idaho. Justin is a river scientist and works for Sierra Streams Institute. Olga she is a great Pyrenees mix, Rylee is a Border Collie, and Ursa is a caucasin arvcharka. These three pups help keep the animals and other parts of the crew safe!
Giving Back
Every year we support the local youth in agriculture
by granting scholarships to graduating seniors at Nevada Union and Bear River., this is one way that we like to give back to the community. Katie Coached Parliamentary Procedure team at Nevada Union High School for many years. Katie Serves on the Board of the Nevada County Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau supports local farm and local 4-H and FFA students to ensure their involvement and growth with local agriculture. Katie works the Nevada County Fair each year in the livestock area.
New Plymouth, ID
The Farm
Here at Back to Basics, we are a family farm located in Idaho in the small town of New Plymouth. We moved to New Plymouth but could never give up our love of farming. We continued with our same first goal of raising poultry for our family and our neighborhood. As the months have passed our farm has had the opportunity to expand and become a local business with the idea of community in mind. Back to Basics farm is unique in the way that we raise everything we sell to ensure we are putting out the best possible quality for all of our products. We use all natural feeds with no added medications or hormones to guarantee that our products are fresh and natural for our local consumers. At Back to Basics farm, our goal is to provide quality, sustainable products to our friends in our local community.
Giving Back
We are continuing with supporting local 4-H and FFA. We donate to the local food bank. We are a part of Idaho Preferred and will continue to become a greater part of the community as our time grows in Idaho.
The Crew
Patty and Rob Bielen started poultry farming many years ago. Patty did rodeo and has been involved in agriculture her whole life. She had four children: Cody, Kyle, Katie, and Clint. Rob was a sheep herder in Wyoming for many years. Clint helps manage the farm and deliveries. Clint went to Butte college in California and studied agriculture science. When they moved to Idaho he is continuing his studies at local community college. now the 4th generation is at the wheel .