Apothecary Elk Skillet Shepherd's Pie with GOLDEN Sauce
A Montana skillet supper of ground elk, creamy potatoes, and a warm GOLDEN Floral Herb + Sage Salt sauce—with an easy beef-and-pork alternative.
Montana-Rooted. Seed to Season.
Stories and Publications
Our seasonal Journal, notes on the work and the world around us, correspondence from Montana, and stories shared by others.
Issue No. 01 · Winter 2026
The 4R Journal
The Winter Edit
Our flagship seasonal publication brings together long-form writing, photography, contributors, Montana businesses, and thoughtfully curated perspectives.
The inaugural Winter Edit explores life, land, care, gathering, craftsmanship, and Montana traditions.
The inaugural edition · Coming soon
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Field Notes
Recipes, botanicals, materials, craftsmanship, and observations from a life shaped by the seasons.
4R Farm: Field Notes 004 | Fall | Another Golden Montana Fall
A quiet look at the seasonal turn at 4R Farm from garlic harvest and fall herb blends to late-season botanicals, seeding, and the small preparations that carry the...
4R Farm: Field Notes 003 | Summer | Every Season Leaves its Mark
Every season leaves its mark. From thriving hives and summer herbs to the first signs of harvest, July is shaping more than this year’s crop—it is quietly preparing...
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Stories Worth Sharing: 4R in the Press
Features, interviews, and perspectives on 4R, published by others. Follow each story to its original source.
Shopping With Lori · Digital magazine feature
4R Farm
October 21, 2026
Shopping With Lori profiles Jennifer and Karl Renne and the provenance, craftsmanship, and Montana roots behind 4R’s wellness and heritage goods.
About Love & Cookies · Feature
My Kind of Localism
Amy Beaulieu Andrews
Amy Beaulieu Andrews reflects on the story, craftsmanship, and community behind 4R Farm.
The Previvor · Personal essay
From CIA to the Operating Table: How Service, Survival, and a Montana Homestead Led Me Here
Jennifer Renne
A deeply personal account of service, resilience, and the journey that ultimately led to 4R Farm.
Our Cancer Stories · Founder interview
From Previvor to Founder: Jennifer Renne on Cancer Risk, Recovery and Starting Again
Vijetha Eligeson
Vijetha Eligeson, from Our Cancer Stories, shares how three diagnoses in three years reshaped former CIA officer Jennifer Renne’s path — and led to a renewed sense of purpose through 4R Farm.