Just the Beginning

Running and operating a farm has been my (Gabby Benson) dream and goal since 2020 when I shifted gears in college from a solo degree in animal science to adding sustainable agriculture as a second major. I then found a job at an organic farm in Exeter Rhode Island called Little River Farm. The owners of LRF, Cam & Bob, were just the inspiration I needed to push forth into my journey of becoming a business owner. I moved on to the world of flower farming at Robin Hollow Farm and fell in love. In the Summer of 2022 Cam offered me the opportunity to lease land on their farm in order to gain knowledge and experience when it comes to operating a business of my own. With the help of my mom Nora and partner Cody, we will be leasing this land and starting the journey of Sweet Sun Farm. My mother has been my support system since day one and is continuing her support into the business. Helping with the financial and record-keeping side of the business she will lead the farm in an organized manner. I met Cody in the summer of 2021 and he was very fond of my dream of becoming a farmer. He has poured his support into this business and is excited to finally get his hands and mind into the world of farming. Cody is eager to learn the ins and outs of leading this farm in the field. As excited as we are, we have learned a lot about the expenses and labor of farming and know we have a long way to go. This is such an exciting time for the three of us and we are happy to bring you along on this journey of building Sweet Sun Farm.