Who We Are

Cellanie Farms is a family owned-and-operated produce farm in south central Wisconsin growing nutrient dense food using principles of regenerative agriculture. Our transparent practices encourage consumers to closely consider how and where their food is grown.

Inspired by their young children, husband-and-wife team Nic and Betsy Stapel observed their back yard garden transform into a hub for family and community connection. At the same time, the couple learned more about the benefits of regenerative farming, specifically the relationships of soil health to the nutritional content of food, and downstream implications to human and environmental health. These important connections among a healthy community, a healthy environment, and healthy people are the foundation of Cellanie Farms’ mission.

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5975 REIS ROAD
WAUNAKEE, WI 53597

Our Team

NIC STAPEL

OWNER & GENERAL MANAGER

Prior to starting Cellanie Farms Nic Stapel worked nearly two decades in pharmaceutical drug development with increasing roles of responsibility in sales and operations. Most recently he served as Vice President of BioPharma Services for biotechnology start-up Elephas Biosciences in Madison, WI. Prior to his professional career, he spent eight years landscaping and has been an avid gardener for several years. Cellanie Farms is a creative outlet where Nic can utilize his professional skills coupled with personal interest in land stewardship and human health.

BETSY STAPEL

OWNER & BUSINESS MANAGER

Prior to starting Cellanie Farms, Betsy Stapel spent several years in TV and film production, having served in roles of increasing responsibility such as Script Supervisor for many prominent movie productions. Most recently she worked as a Producer for marketing company, Neoscape, Inc. Since leaving Neoscape she has thrived in raising a family in Middleton, WI and is an active member of the community. Cellanie Farms mission is a core component of Betsy’s identity. She is thrilled to be able to provide space for the community to express their creativity related to food and land stewardship.

JARED SCHULZ

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jared Schulz spent four seasons working at Crossroads Community Farm in Cross Plains, WI. While there he developed a passion for growing food for the community and enjoyed the complexity of diversified vegetable and fruit farming. In his last two seasons he trained as an apprentice under the sponsorship of Fairshare CSA Coalition, learning to manage an organic vegetable farm. Prior to his farming career, he spent two years serving in AmeriCorps working on environmental stewardship projects in Iowa and California. Jared enjoys the fast-paced work environment and problem solving associated with farming. He is excited to be able to help people reconnect with food while being a good steward of the land.

JASON MATTHES

SENIOR LEAD FACILITIES & FULFILLMENT

Prior to joining Cellanie, Jason earned a living as a vivarium scientist, working with laboratory animals daily. Looking for something new, he reached out to Nic, a former colleague, when he heard assistance was needed with a construction project at Cellanie. He and a small team worked together for over a year putting together Cellanie’s 6 hoophouses & u-pick apple orchard and was taken on as a full-time employee in January 2026. He enjoys the dynamic nature of farm work & loves the rewarding feel of a challenging project completed. When he is not at the farm, Jason enjoys disc golf, chess, snowboarding, landscaping & the occasional karaoke outing.

JOBS / VOLUNTEERS

Interested in becoming a part of Cellanie’s seasonal team or want to know more about our volunteer opportunities? Please reach out to Betsy at Betsy@Cellanie.com or follow links below:

JOBS VOLUNTEER