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  • McCordsville IN
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Will Obama's budget benefit, or bankrupt U.S.?

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What's all the fuss about local food?

Replied Jan 31

What do you think about over population?

Replied Nov. 27, 2008

 

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Mark Apple and Jon Bausman are now friends
October 14
Kelly Wann commented on Mark Apple's blog post 'Adoption Stories from the Farm'
Love reading your stories! Need some kefir? I need to revisit getting a supply out to you. Drop me a line when you have some time and we can talk in real time:)
October 1
Pat Coyle commented on Mark Apple's blog post 'Adoption Stories from the Farm'
Amy and kids are en route to farm right now...batten down the hatches!!
September 29
Mark Apple commented on Mark Apple's blog post 'Adoption Stories from the Farm'
Ha Pat! Sorry if you guys made a trip out when the cooler was bare. It should be good for the forseeable future.
September 29
Pat Coyle commented on Mark Apple's blog post 'Adoption Stories from the Farm'
So glad to hear those babies got adopted...especially (I confess) since my 5 babies need the milk :-)
September 29
A blog post by Mark Apple was featured
No subject melts me like adoption. I am blessed to be a dad through adoption, twice! If you are a Facebook friend you might have read about one of our Apple Family Farm cow share families, Brian and Mandy Harvey, and the incredible journey they are…
September 29
Mark Apple added a blog post
No subject melts me like adoption. I am blessed to be a dad through adoption, twice! If you are a Facebook friend you might have read about one of our Apple Family Farm cow share families, Brian and Mandy Harvey, and the incredible journey they are…
September 29
A blog post by Mark Apple was featured
This video is of Merlin Gonzales, the founder of Faith, Hope, Love explaining an exciting farming project that FHL did as a trial run this year. This excites me because I have always had a heart for missions, but it has not really occurred to me tha…
September 5

Profile Information

How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Friend
What is your greatest strength?
Loyalty, perseverence, and not taking myself too seriously.
What are you working on?
We started our farm with customers' requests, some natural resources available, and enthusiasm, but no business plan. Now we have loyal custumers, great products, and a giant up-side, but we have lacked clear vision. So now I am working on being a good steward of all I am entrusted with, turning this farm into a healthy and prosperous business that is a real blessing to the community.
How big is your business?
small company
What is your Job Title
Owner
What is your Company Website?
http://www.applefamilyfarm.com
What is your alma mater?
Anderson University
Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
I am hoping to learn more about our community, network with people of similar interests, and explore ways that my farm might be able to help people tap into the desire many have of connecting with the land through food.

Mark Apple's Blog

Mark Apple

Adoption Stories from the Farm

No subject melts me like adoption. I am blessed to be a dad through adoption, twice! If you are a Facebook friend you might have read about one of our Apple Family Farm cow share families, Brian and Mandy Harvey, and the incredible journey they are still on in welcoming one of the world's 147 million orphans into their family and into their home. Within a month or so, they will be flying to India to pick up Mia, their daughter, and bring her back to Indiana. If anyone is interested in following… Continue

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 10:15am — 4 Comments

Mark Apple

A Cool Agricultural Mission Project in Indy

This video is of Merlin Gonzales, the founder of Faith, Hope, Love explaining an exciting farming project that FHL did as a trial run this year. This excites me because I have always had a heart for missions, but it has not really occurred to me that there are many mission projects here in Indy, in our own 'backyards.' I have a 250 acre farm that specializes in grass fed beef, lamb, veal, dairy, eggs, and poultry, as well as products from a dozen or so other Hoosier farms that we sell out of our… Continue

Posted on September 5, 2009 at 11:35am —

Mark Apple

Pharming for Phish

Up until about five years ago, I had a side job as a manager at outdoor amphitheaters. My main building was in Nashville, but I also did the Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio facilities, and occasionally subbed here in Noblesville at Verizon Wireless. (I still call it Deer Creek.) Organic farming and the concert business was an odd mix, and only rarely did the two worlds collide. About the only things I remember where there was any crossing over was when we hosted Farm Aid in Columbus. The Farm Aid p… Continue

Posted on June 16, 2009 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Mark Apple

I Get To Take Part In Another Wonderful Adoption Adventure!

My good friends Brian & Mandy Harvey are living in the midst of an incredible and unfolding miracle. They have been chosen to be Mommy and Daddy to an orphan girl, Mia, born in a hopeless situation in India. Though many miraculous things have taken place to even get to this point, there still remains some huge obstacles that are a heavy weight that Brian & Mandy are bearing. They need about $13,000 to complete the process. They are at the very top of a list of adoptive parents, and a pho… Continue

Posted on May 20, 2009 at 11:19pm —

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At 8:48am on June 13, 2009, Kelly Wann said…
Sounds good! I am on my way over to Leslie and Darrins's in about 20 minutes to finish up his office. Looking for grants to write before I go....Trying to stay focused! Talk to you soon!
At 8:36am on March 9, 2009, Kevin M. Hill said…
I am reading the Maker's Diet right now. We are trying chiropractic and Mona Vie as alternative solutions. I have a passing interest in organic food aside from Cohn's as well. I look forward to learning more about your operation.
At 1:59pm on March 7, 2009, Sage McGreen said…
So Mark, I saw Pat Coyle mention your farm and thinks you should be famous. I left this comment on his blog and the offer is real:

I have photo animation software that will make Mark Apple's pretty cows talk - I'll be happy to provide a mini movie if someone else does the voice over, I get called a hefer enough. I'll make the time to promote local food co-ops, because it's important. I constantly twitter to curious pre-vegans, don't delete meat find a better source - LOCAL. I will network with my top ten list of GREEN MULE TRAIN websites to help go viral.
Game ON!
At 1:12pm on February 20, 2009, NealTaflinger said…
Nice to meet you!
At 2:11pm on January 31, 2009, Scott Emmett said…
And to yours!! Looking forward to seeing the place.
At 8:35am on January 31, 2009, Scott Emmett said…
Very cool to hear of your farm! Will plan a trip out sooner than later. What are the hours of the store? Have tried to get on your website but my pc does not like me this morning.
At 11:10pm on December 25, 2008, Alan Archibald said…
thanks for the info - I'll check into that. Also, Lori & Scott are in town for a couple of days. Thought we might stop out at the farm if you're open tomorrow (Friday). I'll give you a call tomorrow and see if that works.
- Alan
At 4:31pm on December 13, 2008, Alan Archibald said…
hi mark,
I must have been picking up a vibe - I was cutting up some pumpkins I had grown so I could cook them up and was thinking how I could make an all-local pumpkin pie that would include eggs from your farm, etc - I hadn't gotten to the cinnamon problem yet. Anyway, nice to hear from you. Hope you are well.
A product question for you - pertaining to that pie crust - do you raise wheat to sell? I have a stone grinder from Montana wheat farm days but I don't have any wheat. I also haven't done any looking to speak of, so I thought I would start by asking you.
Blessings,
Alan
At 3:14pm on November 7, 2008, Kyle Lacy said…
Greetings Mark!
Welcome to Smaller Indiana and congratulations on becoming a SMOOSIER! Let us know if you have any questions about the site and remember to have some fun!

Good to see you graduated from Anderson. I also did! I would love to learn more about your goals for the farm. How is everything going with the Apple Family Farm?
 
 

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