Whatcom County is entering a major water rights lawsuit that could reshape farming and food access in the Nooksack Basin. Learn why water adjudication is happening, how it affects local farms, and why outdated science and failed negotiations are raising serious concerns.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve probably heard the term superfood before but you may not have associated it with colostrum, what I consider to be the ultimate superfood. Now that our 2023 calving, kidding and lambing seasons have come to an end I wanted to share more about how colostrum plays a vital role in most of our livestock’s […]

Remember not too long ago when eggs were making headlines multiple days in a row? I couldn’t help but feel grateful for our farm fresh supply but it got me thinking about how much of a luxury eggs can really be, especially during the winter months. Many people don’t realize it (especially since grocery stores […]

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