That’s exactly what my parents instilled in us kids growing up on the farm, among many other things. But this one…this one really stuck with me. And I bought into it a little too far, I’ll admit some days, and created a job with responsibility much bigger than I ever dreamed.
Today is Saturday, which means a day of rest for many. However, for the farm, things shift into some of the most bustling moments of the week. It's also the day we get to see so many of you.
What should food cost? Renee reflects on why the answer begins long before it reaches your dinner table.
Somehow, this little family farm has become a place where people from so many different backgrounds find connection.
Pasture management is one of the most important pieces of our farming system. When managed poorly, both the soil and the animals suffer. When managed well, it creates healthier land, healthier livestock, a more resilient farm, and nutrient-dense meats.
With Father's Day just around the corner, I've been thinking a lot about my dad and the dreams that helped build the farm our family now calls home.
After six generations on this farm, surprises are harder to come by. But this spring, a routine trip through one of our hay fields revealed something none of us expected. It was a humbling reminder that while we farm this land, we also share it with a much larger ecosystem.
For her birthday this year, Renee chose a grass-fed steak and a simple meal overlooking the farm. What followed was a reminder of why we care so deeply about the food we raise and the people we share it with.
