Our Story

It all started with chickens.

What began as a backyard flock and a desire to live more sustainably soon became something bigger and, well, poopier. We noticed our chickens were contributing more than eggs (and endless laughs). Their manure helped rebuild our soil and changed what we could grow. It felt like something worth paying attention to.

The Good Shit grew from that noticing.

Founder Cole Etherington (he/him) came to this work through lived experience, curiosity, and a desire to be in better relationship with land and food. Growing here made it clear that access to land, growing, and nourishment is not evenly shared, and that care for the soil and care for people are deeply connected.

Then came the bunnies. And the goats.

As we began providing sanctuary to rescue rabbits, we saw again how nutrients could return gently to the soil. Goats soon followed, becoming part of the same living system. Each animal contributes simply by being who they are.

Chickens scratch and fertilize. Rabbits offer slow, steady manure. Goats move through the land in ways that renew it. What they leave behind feeds the soil. The soil feeds the plants. The plants feed people. Nothing is wasted. Everything is connected.

This way of living shaped everything that followed.

Our commitment to living lightly led us to build a small, solar-powered home, and our homestead became a place to explore how even small spaces can hold meaningful impact.

Over time, it became clear that sustainability is not only about how we grow, but who gets to grow. Access, belonging, and care matter.

That is why we launched The Good Garden in 2025, our nonprofit arm focused on community-led growing, education, and food access initiatives. Caring for land also means caring for one another.

Today, The Good Shit is about tending soil, sharing knowledge, and staying in relationship with all who live here.

One bowel movement at a time.

Come grow with us.

It’s going to be some good shit.