The Perennial Homestead Farm Stand

We're so glad you're here Greetings from our homestead to yours We’re Ali and Scott Yahnke, owners of The Perennial Homestead, along with our kids, Marlo and Violet, and, of course, there’s Mr. Nilsson, our cat, who loves to welcome everyone who visits our homestead and Uni, the cat, who’s probably off chasing mice in the barn. Our homestead is nestled amongst the rolling hills and ancient oaks of northeastern Omaha, Nebraska. Here, we tend our gardens, craft seasonal goods from our harvests, and watch our children grow and learn alongside us. It is truly a privilege to support our family from this work - to the land, our customers, and our supportive community, we are grateful. Sitting at the end of our driveway, our honor-system farm stand features a seasonal rotation of goods; from black walnut syrup and garden plants in the spring to heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and winter squash as the months go by. Our season ends with our famous caramels - a family tradition we’ve carried on since 2009. Our online shop is an extension of our farm stand and is curated with high-quality goods featuring ingredients and materials sourced directly from farmers and artisans. We believe that simple things can bring warmth into your home and joy to your days. We hope you feel the love that has gone into making each item. Photo by Chase Vanderveen Photography Experience the Magic of The Perennial Homestead in Omaha Featured on Hurrdat One, Fall 2025 21 Roadside Farm Stand Ideas to Stand Out Featured on The Grow, Spring 2025 Nebraska Small Farm Business Goes by the Honor System Featured on KMTV 3 News Now Omaha, Summer 2023 The Perennial Homestead Featured on Ted & Wally’s Blog, Spring 2023 Meet Ali Yahnke - The Perennial Homestead Featured on Canvas Rebel, Spring 2023 Standing Up for Local Farming Featured on Verbatim - Brownell Talbot, Summer 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Featured in Midwest Living, Winter 2020 Our business began as Snowshoe Candy Co. in 2013, specializing in seasonal candies made with simple, quality ingredients. Our famous sea salt caramels have been the backbone of our business and continue to make a seasonal appearance in the winter months. In October 2020, we updated our brand to The Perennial Homestead, saying farewell to our “Snowshoe” beginnings and welcoming the possibility of pursuing our dreams of sharing our homestead lifestyle and the abundance that comes with it. Snowshoe Candy Co. Makes Your Holidays Sweeter Featured in Edge Magazine, Winter 2017 Meet Get Started Omaha Winner Ali Clark from Snowshoe Candy Co. Featured on Inc.com, Summer 2017 Snowshoe Candy Co. wins $10K in prizes at Get Started Omaha Featured on Silicon Prairie News, Spring 2017 Candy startup wins $10,000 in 'Get Started Omaha' pitch contest Featured in the Omaha World Herald, Spring 2017 Becoming a Farmer Featured in Edible Omaha, Spring 2017 Turning Passion into Profitable Business Featured on KETV, Winter 2016 Foodie With A Flair Featured in Marquette Magazine, Summer 2015 A Season for Caramels Featured in Victory Garden + Perennial Plate + Edible Communties, PBS 2014