In the heart of Reeseville, Wisconsin, lies a homestead that is not only a testament to agricultural endurance but also a beacon of innovation in sustainable farming. Stanton Legacy Acres, founded by John and Martina Stanton, is a narrative of resilience, family heritage, and a forward-thinking approach to agriculture. This tale begins over twenty-five years ago when the Stantons embarked on a journey to create something enduring on their 5.5-acre farmstead—a property steeped in over a century’s worth of community history and familial legacies.
John and Martina Stanton are no strangers to the rustic charm and arduous labor of farm life. Both raised within miles of their current homestead, their roots run deep in Wisconsinite soil. After an eight-year hiatus serving in the US Army, John returned with Martina to their community with aspirations beyond the conventional farming practices they grew up knowing. In 1995, they acquired the property that would become Stanton Legacy Acres, envisioning a legacy that transcended generations.
The inception of Stanton Legacy Acres was not without its trials. The Stantons experimented with various crops and agricultural ventures before identifying their niche. It was not until 2019 that they ventured into cultivating hemp for CBD production—an endeavor prompted by market saturation and the desire to produce high-quality products rooted in efficacy and trust.
“At our core, we believe in bringing products from our farm to your family,” states John Stanton, encapsulating the essence of their mission. This sentiment underscores every aspect of their operation—from cultivation to product development—ensuring that every item reflects their commitment to quality and integrity.
Stanton Legacy Acres stands as more than just a farm; it’s an embodiment of sustainable practices married with innovative agricultural techniques. The refurbishment of existing structures like the barn and milk house for drying and initial production stages illustrates this harmonious blend of old and new. By choosing hand cultivation methods over mechanized farming for their two greenhouses and 2.5 acres dedicated to hemp growth, they foster an intimate connection with each plant—ensuring quality from seedling to shelf.
Situated strategically about an hour from Madison, Milwaukee, and the Fox Valley areas, Stanton Legacy Acres is poised for exponential growth while maintaining its ethos: “From Our Farm to Your Family.” This proximity allows them direct access to vibrant markets seeking authentic, locally-sourced CBD products—a demand fueled by consumers’ growing preference for transparency in production.
The pivot from wholesale hemp cultivation to developing proprietary CBD products emerged from necessity as much as innovation. Faced with an oversaturated market in 2019, the Stantons decided against selling off their harvests at diminished returns; instead opting to create bespoke products for personal use initially—which rapidly evolved into a full-fledged product line following positive feedback from friends and family.
Within six months spanning into early 2020 amidst unforeseen global challenges—their determination bore fruit as over a dozen unique formulations came into existence; each rigorously tested ensuring efficacy alongside safety standards surpassing industry norms.
Today’s consumer market is fraught with skepticism towards wellness products due largely to misleading claims rampant across industries including CBD-centric offerings—making Stanton Legacy Acres‘ dedication towards transparency via ‘farm-to-family’ connectivity not just refreshing but essential against backdrop misinformation era alike.
Thus unfolds The Unfolding Legacy—a narrative embodying endurance amidst adversity & creativity amidst constraints—a story uniquely theirs yet universally inspiring for anyone daring enough to dream & determined enough to persevere in crafting legacies worth leaving behind.
