Windy Rise Fruit Farm

Even though it's been several years since we operated our CSA or stocked the roadside stand, we still live here, still care deeply about this land, and the orchard is thriving.

The City of Sun Prairie is currently seeking approval to expand its Urban Service Area to include our property along with more than 400 acres of surrounding farmland. As part of the public comment process, we are asking that our property be carved out of the expansion area and that future planning include stormwater and/or greenway buffers surrounding our land.

We want to be clear: we are not willing sellers to a developer, and we do not foresee that changing in our lifetimes. This is our home, our orchard, and the place we intend to steward for the long term.

If you were ever one of our CSA members, roadside stand customers, or farm supporters, would you consider submitting a short written comment in support of our request?

It doesn't need to be lengthy. Something as simple as: "I am [name], and I have lived in [community] for [X] years. I purchased produce from Windy Rise Fruit Farm and know Ev and Joleen Stinson to be deeply committed to their property and its long-term stewardship. I support their request that the City of Sun Prairie carve their property out of the Urban Service Area amendment and to plan for stormwater and/or greenway buffers surrounding their land."

Comments can be emailed to: [email protected]
We'd appreciate a CC at [email protected]
Comments are due: Wednesday, July 8 by 5:00 PM

We know this is an unusual request. Thank you for your support over the years and for helping us protect the place we've called home.