Farm. Flower. Forage. That is the motto for Coosa Fancy, a full-service, organic farm on 20 acres in Rockford. The owner, John Burke, spends his days tending heirloom vegetables, fruit trees and heritage hogs. The land has been in his family for more than 100 years and has always had an active farm in place.

Although Burke has been running the farm for the last five years, when COVID-19 hit, he and his wife, Kelsie, decided to go full-time into the business. To fund Coosa Fancy, the couple decided to start a community supported agriculture project in the area. These projects have become popular in recent years, as they allow the consumer to buy directly from the farmer. The food is grown and serviced locally, which ensures fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits.