In our modern age, we’re conditioned to be constantly productive creatures. We must show something for our time, or if we allow ourselves to do nothing, we often feel that we must make excuses for it. One of the great challenges of farming, I’ve learned, is that if you continue to push this attitude of constant overproductivity, you will cause destruction in your wake.
There's been a lot of talk about toxic chemicals. We already know about pesticides - but what about PFAS, or "forever chemicals"? How are these toxins showing up in organic, pasture-raised, and regenerative farms? Let's talk about where these toxins come from - and how we can combat them with a proactive approach.
Have you heard of "learning by doing"? It just means...doing things, sometimes right, sometimes wrong, and learning from them. It's often thought to be a more effective form of education. But as we've learned on the farm, it also carries its own risks - and joys.
Wondering how you can eat pasture-raised food, no matter what your circumstances are? I've got a few tips and tricks for you.
Do you know how regenerative farming improves soil health? Where did it come from - and who it is for? (Hint: probably more people than you think!)
“Did you always want to be a farmer?” We get this question frequently. I find it amusing, because the answer is NO WAY. In fact, I said something along those lines when Joe first floated the idea: “Absolutely not.”
Why do you want to be a regenerative consumer? Many people consider the health of the soil and animal welfare when they start eating pasture-raised products. But food that is grown regeneratively also has a significant impact upon our health.
Do you want to purchase products from regenerative farmers - but you're still not really sure what that means? Do you want to learn how farmers are managing their land? Do you want to be informed so that you can only buy from farmers that align with your values? If so, we're spotlighting a great opportunity for you.
More turkey, more often - plus recipes, shipping, and a new store. There's a a lot we're working toward on the farm this year!
Do you know the Parable of the Sower? In this story from the Gospel of Matthew, a farmer scatters his seed in three places: rocky ground, where it fails to root and dies in the heat; in the thorns, where the seed dies from a lack of sunlight and space; and in the “good” soil, where the seed multiplies and grows.
