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Beef In The News

There has been a lot of beef in the news lately. Beef prices are high, cattle numbers are low, and now there is talk about bringing in more imported beef at a discount to help combat prices for consumers. Then, almost in the same breath, there are announcements aimed at helping American farmers and ranchers by addressing some of the processing and market-access challenges we face. Despite what feels like whiplash, anything in the news today - will take it's effect on American farmers overtime, and the outcomes of these decisions will all be determined in due time. So what do these current events mean for our small family farm? And what can you actually do to help American farmers?

Create Your Own Job...

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.

It's Saturday. Here's what we're up to.

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.

A question I've been thinking about...

What should food cost? Renee reflects on why the answer begins long before it reaches your dinner table.

A Little Farm, A Bigger Story

Somehow, this little family farm has become a place where people from so many different backgrounds find connection.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Pigs, Healthy Farm, Healthy You

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.

A Father's Dream That Became a Farm

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 6 Generations, We've Never Seen This Before

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.

Author: Renee Robinson-Seelye

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