Hello! We are the Freshwater Family! We are so glad you're here! Join us on our journey to inspire other brave families and chase our dream of starting a local bison farm here in Granville, Ohio.
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The mission of Silver Lake Bison Farm is to make a positive impact on our community by building up brave families and providing quality bison meat and merchandise.
Meet the Herd!
Herd bull Bryson and his ladies (Esther, Stormy, Annie, Oakley, and Foxy)
Purchase 'Bryson the Brave Bison' Children's Book!
In this world of challenges, we all need a hero … and here comes Bryson the Brave Bison! In the face of a big storm, Bryson shows his crew and the entire herd, that you can get through anything with a little bravery and self-confidence.
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Follow one brave bison as he leads his herd to face a challenge and overcome it in this original rhyming story. Combined with dynamic artwork from New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey, this legend comes alive!
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Bryson the Brave Bison:
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is written in lyrical rhyme perfect for read-alouds
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features unique vintage style artwork from NYT bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey
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highlights positive character traits such as bravery, courage, and trust
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is an ideal gift for any time of year
From debut authors Luke Freshwater (Silver Lake Bison Farm owner) and Nate Davenport, Bryson the Brave Bison teaches children positive character traits such as bravery, honesty, and perseverance and shows them that with courage they can face the storms in life. Nate and Luke are good friends, intentional fathers, and business leaders who frequently speak about bravery and courage with their children and in business. Bryson the Brave Bison was inspired by Luke’s service as a firefighter in Idaho and as an Army bomb squad leader in the war in Afghanistan.
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