Travis and Rachel Cobb
The Cobbs purchased their farming operation, Brambling Rows, in 2019 from the previous owners, who were retiring. Rachel got started in agriculture working for a market farmer in Colorado for a couple of years. She grew up in the Brainerd area, and after her family sent her the real estate listing for Brambling Rows, she and Travis decided to move back home and run their own farm.
During the summer, Rachel and Travis grow as many different types of vegetables and fruit as they can, using organic practices that focus on regenerating the soil. They take their produce to the Brainerd and Nisswa farmers markets every week, offering colorful and nutritious food to the community.
Rachel is the farmer in the operation, and Travis is the maintenance man and assistant to the farmer.
Beth Lindman, Rachel's mom, helps with seed starting and runs the farmers market stand.
The Cobbs say they are honored to participate in the Farms 2 Food Shelf Program and collaborate with other local farmers to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the Pine River and Pequot food shelves.