Farmer Donee Boykin says ‘From The Ground Up’ is elevating farmers voices
December 3, 2025On a quiet patch of land in Trotwood, Ohio, sunlight filters through rows of vegetables and herbs at Endigo’s Herbals & Organics, LLC. The air carries the scent of fresh soil. It is a sign that the land is alive, cared for, and deeply loved by farmer Donee Boykin, who has built her small specialty crop farm from the ground up, based on decades of gardening experience. Donee began growing vegetables more than 20 years ago, inspired by her grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law who passed down their love of cultivating the land. Her journey toward commercial farming began when she…
Testing Fungicides ‘From The Ground Up’ with Farmer-Led Science in Action
Ed Mershon has been in the farming business for several decades, and the farm has served him well. Despite the success of his production business, Ed believes farming is all about learning, adapting, and leading. That encouraged him to join…