Bear Butte Gardens is a small-scale, family-owned organic farm owned and operated by Michelle and Rick Grosek. We are located on 80 acres about five miles northeast of Sturgis, South Dakota. Bear Butte Gardens was established as a commercial producer in the spring of 2010 and became USDA organic certified on August 6th, 2012. Our commitment to sustainable farming practices is at the core of everything we do.

At Bear Butte Gardens, we are more than just a business. We are a family deeply rooted in our community, and we take great pride in our local connections. Our son, Mike, and daughter, Veronica, are integral to our operations. We offer apprenticeships in 'Diversified Organic Farm Management' and 'Commercial Kitchen Management ', both certified by the SD Department of Labor. We also provide opportunities for interns from Sturgis High School and Black Hills State University, as well as paid employees and volunteers.

We are locals, growing up in this general area. Michelle was raised in the Newell and Belle Fourche communities, while Rick was raised in the Lead/Deadwood communities. Mike and Veronica grew up here in Sturgis. Michelle and Rick graduated with bachelor's degrees from National American University in Rapid City, SD. Our family interests and hobbies include many outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, and music. We founded Sturgis Center for the Arts, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts-based organization in 2005, and managed it for about seven years. Rick has worked as a senior database administrator for over 35 years in the information technology industry.