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Meet the Team
​Our dedicated team at Rattle Stone Farm is passionate about sustainable farming practices and providing fresh, organic produce to our community.
Owner
Geoff Post
Rattlestone (ˈrætlstoÊŠn’): is a nickname a/k/a a particularly rare and mystic fist-sized rock formation indigenous to our beloved farm. It is known in geological syntax as Sewanee Conglomerate, which is a unique fusion of Appalachian coal, Cumberland Plateau iron ore, rose quartz, and sandstone into a not-of-this-world adhesion of something resembling a meteorite, fantastic in texture, feel, and appearance generally propelling one’s imagination and psych into a feeling of awe. It is this sent of awe a result of the energy in coal, the permanence of iron, the spirit of the crystalline quartz, and the elemental foundation of earth in sand that we hope our Rattlestone Farm brings to your palate, senses, and life. Enjoy, savor, and rejoice in Rattlestone’s bounty, a true labor of love and life. So why Rattlestone? It turns out that rattlestones reach the surface of earth having been formed millennia ago deep within the Earth’s core and is exposed to life’s regenerating elements – sun, water, and soil. A cavity will form within the stone creating a hollow where the inner core has dissolved freeing iron nodules creating a mysterious, magical, spiritual, and delightful rattle. Yes, if one gently shakes rattlestone, it produces a crisp, clarion bell-like ring or rattle. It is this metaphoric voice of the stone of our home, planet earth, which is the essence of our farm and its bounty – Rattlestone Farm and Rattlestone Beef. Enjoy!
The Post Family Conservators, Custodians, and Owners
Operations / Head Director
Alex Farrar
Alex spent his youth on a family farm in rural Mississippi, where they focused on horses, cattle, and intensive gardening. This early exposure instilled in him a deep passion for agriculture, leading him to pursue it as a career. After high school, Alex took his enthusiasm further by studying agriculture at Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Science with a focus on veterinary science. During college, he began working in thelivestock pharmaceutical industry, a field he continued to develop professionally after graduation. As a pharmaceutical representative, Alex studied parasitology to help producers optimize forage-based systems for better efficiency. After several years in the livestock pharmaceutical industry, Alex shifted his focus to regenerative and sustainable agriculture. He relocated with his family to Sewanee and dedicated himself to transforming the family farm from a traditional beef system to a regenerative model. His passion for learning has been instrumental in refining managementpractices, enhancing biodiversity, and improving agricultural marketing. Believing that locally sourced beef is the best beef, Alex has designed a management model to produce a premium, highly palatable product while maintaining ecological sustainability.He enjoys working alongside his partner, Allison, and their daughter, Remi, to grow their business and explore new products and markets. They all live on the farm with their pack of dogs: Kujo, Baku, Jambalaya, and Genghis.
Chief Supervisor
Allison Post
Meet Allison, the visionary behind our farm. Growing up on the land, Allison and her family have transformed our farm from a pine farm into a regenerative agriculture sustainable beef operation over the last 20 years. While personally working as a buyer for an ag. company specializing in animal health and well-being, Allison ensures that our farm operates on the latest research and innovative products to promote healthyhappy livestock. Lending a hand on the farm, Allison is dedicated to leaving a legacy for future generations- a farm to be proud of. With a passion for sharing the farm experience, Allison loves nothing more than seeing families and friends enjoy our farmand its delicious beef as much as we do.
Research Specialist
Jack Bailey
Jack Bailey is currently a senior at Hampden-Sydney College where he is pursuing a degree in American Government with an emphasis on agriculture policy with the goal of promoting the growth of small farms in America. He has worked at Rattlestone since 2020, and in that time, he has conducted a soil quality research project on our cattle grazing pastures to improve the biodiversity and sustainability of our fields. Among many other things, Jack researches and implements new, and sometimes strange, methods to improve our rotational grazing capabilities.
Web Designer
Katie Fuller
Katie holds a degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and a minor in Computing, Technology, and Applications from the University of Alabama. Katie is able to bring any vision to life. With a strong technical background and a keen understanding of marketing strategies, Katie is well-equipped to deliver impactful, results-driven design.
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Web Designer
Gloryann Estrada
Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Gloryann brings a unique blend of business acumen and creative flair to the team. With a background in both business and graphic design, she skillfully combines strategic thinking with artistic innovation, ensuring that our projects not only meet expectations but exceed them.
Gloryann holds a degree in Graphic Design from The University of Alabama. With years of experience in brand identity and web management, she excels at brand development, visual communication, and project management.
Outside of work, Gloryann enjoys fiddling her violin, and painting which fuels her creativity and passion for design. She is excited to contribute to Rattlestone Farms by elevating the customer experience through our online platform, making it easier for people to access high-quality beef.
Our Farm
Local Farming Experts
Rattlestone Farm is your go-to source for top-quality beef/cattle and beautiful sunflowers. Owned and operated by a family with a love of farming, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and creating a memorable experience for our visitors. Bring your camera for a unique and stunning photo shoot or partake in our hunting experiences, featuring dove and turkey. We are proud to offer an authentic farm experience to the delight of our customers.