Brown Dog Farm supports our restaurant, Farm Bar, ensuring that everything we grow or forage finds its way onto our menu.
Initially established in the mid-1800s, the land had remained untouched for farming since the 1980s—until TJ and Molly purchased the 140-acre property in Southwestern Wisconsin. Determined to restore its agricultural roots, they transformed the landscape by dedicating 40 acres to a restored prairie supporting native pollinators and Monarch butterflies. This conservation effort is in partnership with The Prairie Enthusiasts, a conservation nonprofit, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
When we acquired the historic McNeill Farm in 2012, it had only a small apple orchard and a thriving asparagus bed. We renamed it Brown Dog Farm—a tribute to our beloved Chesapeake Bay Retrievers—and have expanded its plantings every year since. Today, the farm is home to a 200-tree orchard, producing a diverse range of fruits, including apples, cider apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, and cherries. Additionally, we cultivate black, yellow, and red raspberries, currants, elderberries, garlic, and horseradish.
We also maintain around 40 beehives, managed by local beekeepers, to produce the fresh honey used at our restaurants.
While not certified organic, we are committed to holistic and organic farming practices, ensuring that everything grown at Brown Dog Farm is cultivated with care, sustainability, and respect for the land.
From our farm to your plate, experience the fresh flavors of the bountiful Midwest at Farm Bar.
