And thus, much to his wife s chagrin, began their lives as farmers.
That was 2016 and AJ was still two years away from retiring from a 24-year Army career, meaning Saira, who wanted a few chickens in the garden outside their Robeson County home but little else would now be tasked with helping raise farm animals.
Neither recommends taking such an unannounced start to agriculture, but it s worked out for them. Now spanning nine acres, Purpose Driven Family Farm has become their full-time careers and with the coronavirus pandemic causing a surge in demand for their meats, eggs and vegetables, big plans are in store for this small farm.