Prairie Hollow Farm

Prairie Hollow Farm came into being in 1986 on a beautiful farm near Dover, MN that had belonged to Pam's maternal grandparents since 1946. Hermann, her grandfather, had instituted many conservation practices that restored natural prairie in the valley and on the slopes.  Fields were transformed into contour strips for cropland, and a strict rotation that included many strips of hay. 

After 1986, the farm was converted to organic dairy production, but a large garden was also maintained to feed the family.  In 1998, the garden was expanded and the first CSA shares were sold.  In 2000, a cheese plant was built to add value to the organic milk.

In 2005, the entire operation was moved to Pam's parent's farm near Elgin, and the process of converting the land to organic, grass-based dairy production was begun.  In 2008, Isaiah re-established the vegetable production and added a season extending greenhouse.

The farm is operated by Pam Benike and her sons, Isaiah and Jonathan.  Daughter Bethany helps out when she is not attending the U of M at Morris.  In March, Greg Bartels joined the family as Pam's husband, and is enjoying farm life.

Our Goal:

To provide our customers with delicious, wholesome food and to brighten their day with words of encouragement.

Our Belief: 

We believe God has entrusted us with the care of our farm.  Therefore, we strive to be good stewards of the land, using it to produce good food for our animals, our family, and our customers; always enriching and replenishing its resources, so that our children and the generations to come will be able to enjoy its beauty, benefit from its bounty and recognize that it is a gift from God.