Don and Donna Justin met at the Cashton Fall Festival, courted and married in 1967. They purchased the farm from Don’s parents, Ray and Kathryn Justin, in 1970 on a land contract. Donna graduated from US-La Crosse with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Don attained a Ph T (Put her Through). Don had previously graduated from UW-Madison Farm Short Course.  Donna taught in the Sparta Area Schools while Don continued to farm with assistance from Donna. As the high interest rates in the mid 1980’s created financial difficulties for many farmers, they looked to other ways to utilize their land to create a viable life style.