SCHAFFER FARMS

Schaffer Farms is a small family farm located on a lush 10-acre property in Paulden, AZ. Joseph Schaffer has been growing food and saving seeds most of his life. When he purchased the property 20 years ago, he broke ground right away with the planting of fruit trees throughout the property while continuing to grow food to support himself and his family. The family receives most of their sustenance from the food grown on the farm, including wheat and corn which they grind into flour and meal.

They have two large cold frames which allow Joseph to propagate new plants from cuttings or from seed. Currently, a ¾ acre of the property is in cultivation; however, don’t let the small scale deceive you. Joseph uses every foot strategically, and with the surplus offered by the cold frames the Schaffers joined our market in the summer of 2019.

They grow an impressive variety of vegetables. At the market, you can expect to see everything from strawberries to snap peas and many varieties of greens. You should anticipate finding a variety of fresh produce at the Schaffer Farms booth year-round in markets to come, for Joseph is always adding to his ever-growing rows of fruits and vegetables. Joseph has a wealth of information on saving seeds and growing food from seeds, so if you catch him at the market, don’t be shy!