Welcome to Odla Farm

ODLA

Swedish · to cultivate

We wanted to connect our little farm in North Idaho to our roots in Sweden.

We originally liked the word because it described what we were doing with the land.

Over time, it has come to mean a little more.

We are cultivating food, certainly, but we are also cultivating knowledge, relationships, patience, curiosity, and a connection to this place.

We are still figuring out what that means.

Welcome to Odla Farm.

A small farm or garden plot with rows of green leafy vegetables, mulch, and black weed barrier fabric, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

We never really planned on becoming farmers.

We have always liked the idea of living on a farm in some capacity. We were interested in sustainability, thinking more carefully about where our food came from, and becoming a little more connected to it.

For years, though, it was mostly just an idea.

Hobby farm?

Odla isn't our attempt to build an agricultural empire. The metric has mostly been whether-or-not we are having fun, learning something new, feeding our friends and family, and spending our time doing something that feels meaningful and true.

A close-up view of numerous ripe apples with water droplets on their surface, showing a mix of pink, red, yellow, and green colors.
Woman smiling and carrying a red container filled with apples on her head while walking through a farm field, with a group of people in the background and surrounded by lush green trees.

We think the animals that feed us should get the chance to live like animals.

Animals on our farm get to be themselves. They get to dig in the dirt and live their live the way they were meant to. In this way, we can be connected to the land together.

A small piglet with dirt on its face and body standing in a green grassy field.
A young man sitting in tall green grass next to a group of piglets in a rural outdoor setting with trees and power lines in the background.
Group of five sheep standing on a grassy field with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
Close-up of a young bird with black and white feathers, around green plants indoors.
Close-up of a curious goat with white and brown fur leaning over a wire fence, a black dog in the background on a grassy field.
A large colony of honeybees clustering on a wooden surface, some bees are on top of each other and on a wooden stick.

Most importantly, it has been an opportunity for us to cultivate food that makes us feel good.

A white bowl filled with brown and light green eggs placed on a kitchen countertop.
Two glass jars with honeycomb inside, illuminated by sunlight, resting on a wooden surface.

The food we produce is free from cruelty and chemicals. It is a product of our integrity and our dedication to the land. This is food that makes us proud.

Close-up of a table with three dishes, including a white plate with various colorful spices and herbs, and two white bowls with food being served by two people with their hands. One person is wearing a patterned green shirt, and the other is wearing a black sleeve. The dishes and hands are on a wooden table with a plastic tray nearby.
A variety of fresh vegetables, including cherry tomatoes in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red, a watermelon, kale, and other vegetables on a kitchen countertop.
A wooden serving board with slices of cured meats, cheese, and garnishes such as pickles, herbs, and dollops of cream, placed on a wooden table.
A cider press with a wooden barrel and a metal barrel below it, used for extracting juice from apples or other fruits.
A hydrometer inside a glass of apple juice on a wooden table for testing original gravity and a vase of flowers on a table in a home setting.
Raw whole chicken in a roasting pan with seasoned lentils underneath, ready for cooking.
Raw sausages on a wooden surface with a knife and a meat grinder in the background.

We are learning what it means to dream big.

Let’s dream big.