Redeemed Heritage Farms Debuts at Farmers’ Market

Amanda Lamar and her husband Jourdian launched Redeemed Heritage Farms in 2022. The Lamars began homesteading on their one-acre lot in 2019 before converting their passion into a business.

They bought their current farm at 8038 KY 762 in Philpot in October of 2021 and, over time, have gradually expanded their products and services.

Reflecting on gardening and canning produce initially, Lamar said joining the Owensboro Regional Farmer’s Market has drastically improved their operations. The farm offers diverse products, including Kentucky Proud Soy Candles, natural bath and body products, canned and baked goods, eggs, and produce.

“The Farmers’ Market has been incredible for us,” Lamar said. “In previous years, we were too busy building the farm, but by joining this year, we’re generating money to improve our farm and efficiency.”

Lamar said becoming self-sufficient was their ultimate goal when they began homesteading. She said the market has helped shift their focus to becoming more community-dependent, referencing the many new friendships formed.

“We’ve been able to network with so many awesome people doing the same things we are,” she said. “Connecting with other farm families has been phenomenal because we know who to call for help and guidance. This is such a tight-knit community.”

Putting all eggs into one basket, Lamar had once left her job of several years to stay at home with their child and knew she had more time to expand her skills. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Jourdian, who works in the food industry, saw the potential for a food shortage and witnessed first-hand the value of producing one’s own food. So, he added meat production to their farm chores.

“Being home gave me time to focus on the garden and chickens,” Lamar said. “It wasn’t a lot, but I loved it and how peaceful it was. I also loved bringing the kids into it and letting them see where their food comes from.”

The Lamar family has fully embraced homesteading, raising pasture pigs and chickens to ducks and rabbits. While they may not have meat commercially available for purchase just yet, it’s on their long list of plans.

“With only one acre, we knew we had to look for a farm and expand to do it right,” she said. “We chose Redeemed Heritage for the name because we’re doing things the way we think they were done years ago. We’re striving to be as traditional as possible.”

Originally published in Owensboro Times
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John Kirkpatrick
July 13, 2024