Berry Hill Farms

Written by Dayne Commander | Photos by Danielle Wilkinson

There’s a breeze that drifts through the hayloft at Berry Hill Farm, carrying with it the sweet, earthy scent of dried hay and the warmth of memories. Step into that space— weathered boards beneath your feet, sunlight cutting through the slats—and you're transported. It feels like childhood, like summer, like something sacred and steady in a world that often forgets to slow down.

This is Berry Hill Farm, nestled in the quiet stretch of Loranger, Louisiana. It’s a place where the land is lovingly tended, the animals are part of the family, and the people greet you like kin. Will and Sandy Fleenor, the heart and hands behind it all, welcomed us into their living room on a breezy afternoon. Their grandson played nearby, adding a chorus of laughter to a house already full of warmth. Hospitality here isn’t a gesture—it’s a way of life.

Will, a retired CPA and educator, had always dreamed of becoming a cheese maker. While most people tuck dreams like that away, Will rolled up his sleeves and made it real.

The Cheese That Dreams Built

Will walked us out to the pasture, where the cows—grass-fed and farm-raised, never bought since the 0s—greeted him like old friends. These animals are clearly loved, and that care shows in the rich, high-quality milk they produce.

When I asked Will what time he wakes up to milk, I expected the usual “before dawn” reply. Instead, he smiled and said, “Well—I wake up at 6:00, but Sandy likes me to hold her for half an hour, so I get up to milk around 6: 0.” It was so nonchalant—and so beautiful.

Inside the farmhouse, Will and his son Jessee have transformed part of the space into a fully functioning creamery. quipment hums quietly—keeping milk cold, churning cheese, fermenting yogurt. From here come the farm's rich, handcrafted dairy products, proudly labeled with a small green heart and the words Clean Food.

“That label means the average adult can read and understand every ingredient,” Will explained, “and that all of those ingredients are natural.” For the Fleenors, it’s not a marketing slogan—it’s a mission.

Walk the land with Will or Jessee, and you’ll find far more than ust dairy. There are rows of thriving crops, beds of vibrant blueberries, and a flock of charismatic chickens— some of them award winners with ribbons to prove it.

Behind the fields, a nature preserve unfolds. Untouched, quiet, and full of life, it's a peaceful refuge the Fleenors maintain as part of their commitment to caring for the land. Sustainability isn’t a trend here. It’s tradition.

The farm follows organic growing methods and uses only OMRI-certified products—no toxic herbicides or shortcuts. verything from the eggs to the produce to the dairy is part of their larger mission to nourish people with honesty, transparency, and care. ven their produce delivery program honors that promise: every item dropped off on a doorstep was picked within hours.

From Field to Table—and Mind

Berry Hill isn’t ust a place to buy food—it’s a place to learn. Will and Sandy open the gates regularly to school groups and field trips, offering hands-on education in where food comes from, how animals are cared for, and why clean growing practices matter. It’s part of the Fleenors’ long-standing belief that knowledge empowers people to make better choices—and that good farming should always go hand in hand with good teaching.

Come Visit

You can find Berry Hill Farm products at the Hammond and Covington Farmers Markets, or stop by the farm store every Saturday from : 0 :00 PM at 6 Highway 0 in Loranger. To learn more about their products or farm-to-table program, visit berryhillfarm.us

If you're looking for a place that grows more than just food a place where dreams become cheese, cows come when they're called, and the bree e through the hayloft carries your heart back home— you'll find it at Berry Hill Farm.