In 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, we left the SF Bay Area and moved to Sacramento to live a more hands-on, self-sufficient life. We started small — just a few birds, a garden, and a lot to learn. Over time, we expanded into quail, chickens, turkeys, geese, rabbits, and ostriches. (You can follow our farm journey at @hoofandclawranch)
Along the way, we connected with an incredible community of homesteaders, hobby farmers, and family-run operations — all working toward healthier food systems and more resilient ways of living.
But we also noticed something most of us had in common: Keeping farm records was hard. Paper notebooks, spreadsheets, calendars, memory — it added up fast, especially as flocks grew.
With input and guidance from other farmers, and our own daily experience managing the farm, we began building FarmKeep — a simple, practical tool designed for farmers, by farmers (who also happen to know how to build good software).
We’re still learning every day, and we build FarmKeep in collaboration with the people who use it. Your farm isn’t just the inspiration — it’s part of the process.
With over 15 years of product and design experience in the tech industry, I've worked on a wide range of apps for mobile and desktop in the entertainment, gaming, and education space. I love building products that help others succeed in their own lives.
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A designer and app developer with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry with a passion for building fun and useful apps. In my spare time I enjoy woodworking, video games, pizza, and learning new things.
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She started life on the streets of San Francisco and stayed at the SFSPCA for almost a year before being adopted. Shadow has lived with us all over the bay area and is now enjoying the farm life, barking at squirrels and the FedEx driver who delivers her chewy boxes.
Descendant from a long line of dogo argentino hunting dogs originating from Argentina. He protects the farm from raccoons, possums, skunks, and squirrels. His favorite hobbies include eating, sleeping and watching TikTok videos.
