Taryn Indish

My vision for my farm is to establish a food forest with extensive trails, creating a vibrant community hub that fosters wholeness, wellness, and continuous learning for people from all walks of life. This space will be designed to not only produce abundant, sustainable food but also to serve as a center for education and connection, where individuals can engage with nature and each other in meaningful ways.

My involvement with the NMC Green Team and experience working at farmer's markets have further enhanced my abilities in community networking, event planning, and marketing. I’m eager to grow my skills in carpentry, renewable energy, gardening, and food preservation. 

I hold an associate's degree in freshwater science and chemistry and am part of the Grand Traverse Conservation District Incubator Farm program, focusing on large-scale organic farming. 

My practical experience includes sustainable trail building, step and retaining wall construction, barrier post and fence installation, and tool maintenance. I’m adept at chainsaw operation, tree felling, planting, and tubing. I am chainsaw level two certified and wilderness first aid certified.

I also have hands-on expertise in environmental and agricultural work, including brush clearing, invasive species control, live trapping and relocating animals, mushroom cultivation, and native plant management. My skills also encompass soil remediation, erosion management, and water quality assessments. My gardening and farming experience covers permaculture, organic farming, foraging, food preservation, and cooking.