When you hear the words “certified organic” what comes to your mind? I think for many folks they picture hand picked produce and livestock grazing acres of green rolling pastures. They picture ecological synergy and conservation. Unfortunately, this is a romanticized version of what it means to be certified organic and for many small farms […]

I promise you (this time) that the answer to this question is truly not that deep, though the story of how we ended up with goats is kind of funny. Ryan (my husband, for the new folks) swore to me that we would never get goats. He found them to be just plain annoying and […]

If you’ve ever looked at a package of bacon you may have noticed the words “nitrate-free” or something similar. Over the last few years nitrates have been the subject of a lot of controversy because of their possible link to carcinogenic compounds but I’m here to dissect what it really means to be nitrate-free when […]

This is one of the biggest misconceptions out there about organic foods. The reality is that while most synthetic sprays are prohibited from use on a certified organic operation, it doesn’t mean that certain pesticides and fertilizers are. Let’s get into it. Let’s touch on this first though: Organic does not mean no spray. It […]

Watch out because here I go again with another post that’s sure to ruffle some feathers. This picture from the other day fills my heart with warm fuzzies – but also quite a bit of shock – because this sow had a whopping 18 piglets, an unusually high number. But if you look closely, you’ll […]

I’ll say it right out of the gate, this is a hot button topic. Time and time again, across social media, blogs, news sites, you name it, I’ve seen it covered from all different angles though there’s usually one common denominator. So many of these sources use exaggerative language or headlines that are meant to […]

This post has been rattling around in my head for quite some time now. It’s no secret or surprise that when it comes to shopping for meat I am always in favor of supporting local ranchers at the source but I know that doing so does come at a premium compared to just stopping by […]

It never ceases to amaze me how our dairy cows are able to break down plant material in the form of grasses and other forages into rich, delicious milk that feeds their calves, us, our customers, bottle lambs, the list goes on. It’s all thanks to the anatomy of their digestive system which is unique […]

I have loved these Farm School kids. As we make plans for some summer classes with kiddos, I was circling back to what this past fall was like. I am still so grateful for the chance to share farm life with each of our Farm School kids. I’ve gotten to know these kids and seen […]

I often say that we are soil farmers and when I do I sometimes get funny looks. But it’s true! At the heart of all that we do is a commitment to making sure that we continually regenerate the land we farm on while producing the healthiest, most ethical and sustainably raised meats. Soil regeneration […]