Want to invest in your food security - and your farmer? Consider buying in bulk.
Buying in bulk can be a big commitment. Here's why it's a good investment - and some resources to help you make the right decision for your family.
How are farm fresh eggs different than grocery store eggs? Let me count the ways.
Farm fresh eggs. What's so special about them? Eggs might be the most versatile item in your kitchen. It's hard for me to think of a recipe that doesn't contain them. And because they're so frequently used, I would argue that means it's important to get the highest quality eggs.
Is fresh really better than frozen? It depends.
"Fresh, never frozen." You've heard this before, right? It's a catchy slogan because it sounds appealing. Who doesn't want fresh food? Furthermore, you probably have all kinds of associations with "fresh" food. Does it sound healthier to you? Does it sound better? More nutritionally dense?
Raw Honey is the Bee's Knees Around Here.
Is raw honey one of your kitchen staples?You may think of honey as just another sweetener - something to drizzle on baked goods or scoop in your tea when you're feeling ill. But raw honey is actually a powerhouse food. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and full of beneficial enzymes, honey has the capacity to heal, provide important nutrition, and sweeten your food.
Are you feeling the crunch? Here's our best tips for eating pasture-raised food on a budget.
Are you feeling the crunch yet? With rising diesel and gas prices, summer camps, swim lessons, and travel plans converging over the next few months, our budget is feeling pretty tight right now. I imagine many of you are feeling the same way right now. So how do you prioritize getting quality food without breaking the bank? I've learned that it comes down to buying - and planning - smarter.
A Meditation on Farming and Patience
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.
Concerned about toxins? Here's how we work to create healthy, non-toxic food for you.
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.
What lessons have we learned on the farm? Here's a few of the best ones.
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.
Pasture-raised food can affordable - even if you're on a budget or feeding a crowd.
Wondering how you can eat pasture-raised food, no matter what your circumstances are? I've got a few tips and tricks for you.
Who "created" regenerative agriculture - and who is it for? We need to ask these questions.
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!)
