This month on the Homegrown Podcast, we’re sitting down with two people we absolutely love — Chad and Ashley Alderman of Birchwood Farm and Guardians for the Guardians LGD Rescue. Chad and Ashley are farmers, makers, entrepreneurs, and some of the hardest-working people we know. But more than that, they have a huge heart for serving our community and caring for animals in need. In this episode, they share the story of building Birchwood Farm, chasing a dream together, and how their love for Livestock Guardian Dogs grew into Guardians for the Guardians LGD Rescue, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We talk about farm life, entrepreneurship, the realities of running a rescue, the dogs who have found their way to Birchwood, and what it looks like to keep saying yes when you see a need. And Chad and Ashley share a BIG announcement with us! ❤️ This is such a fun conversation about building something you believe in, loving your community well, and the unexpected places our dreams can take us. We hope you’ll join us! You can shop directly at Birchwood Farm for their farm products, handmade goods and more. 📍 160 Birchwood Drive, Seneca, SC 29678 Farm Store Hours:Monday: 12–5 PMTuesday: 12–5 PMWednesday: 12–5 PMThursday: 12–5 PMFriday: 10 AM–5 PMSaturday: 10 AM–5 PMSunday: Closed Follow Birchwood Farm of Seneca on Facebook for farm updates, products, events and more. Guardians for the Guardians is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Livestock Guardian Dogs in need. If you’d like to help Chad and Ashley continue this work, donations can be made directly to the rescue: 🐾 Venmo: @guardians4guardians🐾 PayPal: guardiansfortheguardians@gmail.com 🐾 Chewy Wish List: www.chewy.com/g/guardians-for-the-guardians_b141067895 Every donation helps provide food, veterinary care and other necessities for the dogs in their care. Follow Guardians for the Guardians on Facebook to meet the dogs, follow their rescue stories, learn about upcoming fundraisers and find other ways to help. 🐾 Putt for the Mutts — October 26th Come out and support Guardians for the Guardians LGD Rescue at their Putt for the Mutts fundraiser! 📍 Oasis Ranch Mini Golf170 Hackberry Lane, Seneca, SC⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM Enjoy an evening of mini golf, friendly competition, raffles and more, all while helping support the rescue and the dogs in their care. There are age divisions for kids and adults, and businesses and individuals can also sponsor a hole for $150. 🍂 Small Business Saturday at Birchwood Farm — November 28th Spend Small Business Saturday shopping local at Birchwood Farm! 📍 Birchwood Farm160 Birchwood Drive, Seneca, SC⏰ 10:30 AM–4:00 PM Birchwood Farm will be bringing together unique vendors, handmade goods, farm products, gifts and more for a day dedicated to shopping small and supporting local businesses. Thank you for listening! The Homegrown Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.
