Kevin and Sarah Swope own Heritage Lane Farm in Columbiana, Ohio. Since 1992, the two have created a diverse operation on the 53-acre farm, with livestock and crop production. They market their products at Shaker Heights Farmers Market in Cleveland on Saturday mornings.

With NRCS funding, Kevin has been able to construct five high tunnels at his farm. He says that using the produce grown from the high tunnels has both generated more interest in their market stand and extended their market season.

Watch the video for some high tunnel tips on proper siting, drainage, micro irrigation and more!

The farm is truly a labor of love for the Swopes. Since inheriting the farm from Sarah’s parents in 1992, they’ve worked to establish a legacy for their children and grandchildren.

“We called this Heritage Lane Farm, because it represents our family’s heritage and the agricultural heritage of the local community,” Kevin said. “I like doing what we do at the scale we do it. I'm proud of what we do, and we'll pass that legacy along to our kids. And hopefully the grandkids learn to love agriculture as much as we do.”