Walking A Green Path

In 2003 at the age of two-years-old, Troy Walsh had an adult-like desire to be a cupcake baker and shop owner but he didn't get his chance at it until he was five. 

At five, a home school project gave Troy his opportunity; a season of location at a local Farmers Market, selling his freshly baked dog treats created from his recipes. Shortly following the end of this market season, his dog treats became sought after in local and surrounding area pet supply retailers. 

Troy's Treats was his original chosen name, but as Troy's little business grew into other product lines he changed the name to Chickapea Farms; "Chickapea" is a term of endearment and a family word used as a tribute to a grandmother, often originating from a misinterpretation of a Southern slang term for love or affection. It is associated with a sense of warmth, love, and memory of a "Granny" figure, as used by Chickapea Farms to represent the heartfelt, intentional love of a grandmother.  

Chickapea Farms grew to provide many different green lifestyle products that can be found in over 200 retail locations. 

Chickapea Farms is a small homegrown Michigan business that believes in local supporting local - we buy from Michigan, we primarily sell in Michigan, but our products can be found nationwide. 

Chickapea Farms strives to provide a product worth its cost and value to consumers hard-earned money, while also providing the consumer with a conscience of being a good steward of the planet. 

We handcraft in mass production without machines or on buttons, just lots of elbow grease and strong back bones. We also practice green product life-cycle management (taking the whole product lifecycle into account) in everything we do, with a focus on the use of renewable resource materials to eliminate as much fossil fuel need as we can.

Troy and his products are recognized across Country not only by consumers but also by retail buyers and large expo/festival production companies. Largely known for his product's quality, Troy is also known for his genuine care, enthusiasm, tenacity, and authenticity toward his business, business relationships, and consumer satisfaction.