Our Beginning
Nathan Vannette grew up on his family’s 5 wooded acres in West Michigan. Being homeschooled gave him the freedom to explore his love of nature. By the age of 10, Nathan started his first vegetable and flower garden, paving the way for further experiments that lead to the start of Growing Green Family Farm. In 2010, with the help of his family, Nathan founded Growing Green Family Farms and began selling hydroponic produce at local farmers markets. In 2014, Chris (Nathan's brother-in-law) joined Growing Green Family Farms as a co-owner, working together the business has continued to grow. After many years of vacationing in Upstate South Carolina, Nathan, Chris, and their families relocated there in 2015. Growing Green has continued to thrive and Nathan and Chris love being a part of this community!
Today, Growing Green has continued to grow to meet your needs for local pesticide-free produce. They continue to look towards the future with crop planning to be both good stewards of the land while looking to the horizon for what fruits and vegetables may be coming soon.
Meet The Farmers
Nathan Vannette, Founder & fearless leader since 2010.
Chris Ostlund, Married into the family business in 2014.
Lanii Baillie, Anderson Farm Manager
Rebecca Kilby Vannette, seed sower, spreadsheet wizard, and social media manager.
Jenny V. Ostlund, Mini-farmer trainer and microgreen sprouter
Anna V. Hudak, Edible flower grower