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The “accidental farmers” Ester and Joel Bishop with children Gabi and Zach.
Planting roots
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s tourists and locals alike marvel at fall foliage, the gazes at Gnarly Vines Farm on 241 Cornell Road in Tiverton remain fixed on the ground. There, the “accidental farmers” Ester and Joel Bishop (and their children, Gabi and Zach) tend to a collection of turkeys, chickens, goats, rabbits, pigs, and more.
November 2020 | The South Coast Insider
Together, the Bishops have found astonishing success by raising their animals in an ethical and sustainable manner. They began their journey four years ago. Today, they supply “beyond organic” meats to restaurants across the South Coast. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Ester moved with her husband from Boston to the South Coast after falling in love with
