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By Courtney Warren
With a desire to grow, not only with God but with nature, Twelve2 Farm was born.
Owner Dana Nowell said, “We began as homesteaders in Canton in 2021, and my oldest daughter wanted to grow cut flowers. Her inspiration quickly spread, and we decided to start selling cut flowers. We began selling our first bouquets at the Old Jail Farmers market and the Madison farmers market in 2022.”
“After a year of visiting the markets, I realized that, while visiting markets was a fun experience, we really wanted to share the land and give our community an experience to enjoy flowers in nature. Our name, Twelve2 Farm, stands for two Bible verses: Romans 12:2 and Hebrews 12:2. Those verses talk about fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, and that we should not be conformed to this world, but be renewed by the transforming of our minds,” she said.
Twelve2 Farm supplies Kylie Melons with fresh cut flower bouquets weekly during summer and fall seasons. Primarily, they are a u-pick flower farm in north Canton and also visit the Old Jail Farmers Market in June and July.
The beginnings of the farm goes back to when Nowell and her husband met. His favorite verses were Romans 12:2 and Hebrews 12:2. As the two dated and then married, they kept those verses as their family’s verses, allowing them to lead their family.
Nowell said, “As we found the land and home we now live in (we moved here in 2021), we knew this place was such a gift from God. Originally we wanted 3-5 acres and God blessed us with the 20 acres where we live, next to one of my good friends and then we quickly met most of the neighbors who welcomed us heartily.
“We knew we wanted to share this space with others, but weren’t sure what that would look like. Eventually through farming flowers we knew that a u-pick flower farm was an incredible opportunity to share our space with others and give them a connection to nature,” she said.
Nowell explained that God led her to desire a simpler life, one more connected with nature and the outdoors. “It is through nature that I learn most about God and His plan for my life. We wanted the simpler life for our children as well and we knew that homesteading could provide that in many ways. Our home also has a pond and woods, so there’s opportunities to enjoy wildlife and space to explore. What I didn’t realize is that God has been teaching me so much through farming, and specifically farming flowers,” she said.
Through the flowers they grow, Nowell said she has learned many lessons.
“I know that flowers are meant for me because they are so delicate and beautiful and I tend to be the opposite of that. They have helped me become more patient, understand how everyone is unique and has different needs just like flowers, and softened my heart as I see so much beauty in every bloom. And then in turn witness so many stories of others enjoying flowers, sharing flowers, and bringing others to share time among the flowers,” she said.
Nowell believes this farm is truly transformational, and “it’s because God’s working through the space here. I’m just the farmer who tends the field and plants the seeds,” she said.
“We truly desire that everyone who visits the farm experience a rest and renewal among nature as they cut flowers and relax in the country. Guests can make a reservation to come pick and enjoy time in the pavilion that overlooks the sunset and pond. We give them some instructions on how to pick flowers and allow them access to the whole field to leisurely stroll and enjoy cutting flowers,” she said.
For more information, visit https://www.twelve2farm.com
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