Prairie Rose Farms

Every time I get to welcome a new pig onto the farm, I feel the weight and beauty of what we’re doing out here. Being a small producer means I know every animal that walks this land, and I get to raise them with the care and intention they deserve. But the real magic happens when that story doesn’t stop here—it travels with the food, all the way to the people I get to share it with.

Throwing the Field to Fork dinner series has been one of the most meaningful things I’ve done. It’s a rare thing to be able to close the loop like this—to raise an animal with purpose, harvest it with respect, and then sit down at a table with others and share in the result. It’s not just about pork. It’s about connection, honesty, and the joy of feeding people something real.

I’m incredibly grateful for the chefs, friends, florists, event coordinators, venue owners, and guests who’ve believed in this journey and helped me bring it to life. Thank you for letting me be part of your meals—and for letting these animals’ lives mean something more.

Here’s to more dinners, more connection, and a deeper understanding of where our food comes from.

– Matt Hatala
Prairie Rose Farms

Ten days old and roaming the woods

It’s bedtime at Ancestral Farms Iowa

I’m so excited for Rowan and I to be apart of the “Know Your Producer” Tour this July 28th.

We are one of 4 farms to be featured in the tour, with a farm to table dinner incorporating ingredients from every farm prepared by The Spire!

Tickets are still available here —->

https://engelbrechtfarmwaverly.com/products/cedar-valley-know-your-producer-tour-dinner

It’s July which means at the end of the month will be the “Know Your Producer” tour and dinner. This week we will share a little about each farm or chef. Our first stop of the tour is with Ancestral Farms Iowa . Read their bio below!