Our Team
Zachary Mezeske
Zachary was born and raised in Bear Lake, MI. He has farming roots on all sides of his family tree. Z&N Farm is located on fifth generation family farm land, keeping the legacy of farming alive for his grandparents. Zac has spent most of his life with his hands in the dirt learning to grow from his Dad who’s own garden overlooked the field that is now our farm. Zac has over a decade of experience using natural and organic growing methods including the use of composts, vermicomposting, soil amendments, crop rotations and organic pest management methods.
Nicole Mezeske
Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Cal Poly Humboldt. With over a decade of experience in community service programs and public relations she applies her knowledge and expertise on the farm through community and relationship building. Nicole served one year as Farmers Market Manager for The Elberta Community Farmers Market,two years as member of The ECFM board of directors, and three years on the board of directors for Manistee Farmers Market. She is committed to building a healthier community and showing her daughters a way of life that connects us with the land, our food and our community.
Z&N FARM’S VIP
Scott & Brenda Mezeske (Zac’s parents)
Our Farm Neighbors Zac’s childhood home, where his parents still live—his parents have been an integral part of the formation of Z&N Farm. From encouraging us to take the leap of faith that brought us here, to offering financial support, opening their home to us (and our five animals) while we built ours, and caring for our children so we could work—every step has been touched by their generosity. They’ve helped with house upkeep when farm work consumed us, spent countless hours weeding acres, built our farmstand, planted alongside us, pulled plastic over greenhouses, and even joined in on harvest days. There’s no better team than Zac and his dad working side by side in the field.
David & Priscilla Quinn (Nicole’s Parents)
From supporting us all the way from California—helping purchase seeds, offering financial support during challenging seasons, and ultimately making the big move to Michigan upon their retirement in the summer of 2023—my parents have stood beside us every step of the way. They’ve expanded our village, blessing our children with the rare gift of having both sets of grandparents on the same block. The greatest gift they continue to give is their loving care for our children, allowing us to do the work we love
In Honor of
Floyd and Ophelia Bowling
Z&N Farm would not exist without the tenacity of this duo. Zac’s grandparents paved the way—for us to be here, to farm here, to make our home here. Farming was in their blood. They were visionaries, dreamers, fighters, lovers, entrepreneurs—passing down both their passionate spirit and this land. We carry on this work in their honor, giving thanks each day for the opportunity they entrusted to us. We feel their presence still—watching over us, guiding us, and offering the lessons we need to continue this path