When Spring Hits Hard On The Farm🌱

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March 24, 2026

Spring doesn’t ease in on a farm. It shows up all at once.

Over the past month, everything that was tucked under winter has come back into view. Fences to fix, tools to put back in place, projects waiting for attention. I spent a whole morning just walking around our brooder barn picking up what the snow left behind; toys, tools, bits and pieces scattered over a long season. It’s the kind of work no one sees, but it matters.

We welcomed baby chicks back to the farm and got the brooder up and running again. The kids’ fair animals are here too; pigs and a handful of steers they’re caring for every day. Feeding, watering, cleaning stalls. Learning responsibility in a way that only farm life teaches.

At the same time, March reminded us how little control we really have. Tornados and high winds that came through hit nearby communities hard, and our thoughts have been with those who lost far more than we did. Here on the farm, we lost a barn roof, had shelters damaged, and watched our mill shift off its foundation. Since then, it’s been fence fixing and chasing pigs that decide Spring means absolute freedom.

In the office, we’ve been working through farmers market applications; permits, insurance, paperwork, and rising fees. It’s not the glamorous side of farming, but we keep showing up. For over 25 years, those markets have been how we’ve connected with families like yours, and we’re committed to continuing that.

Spring is here. Not the quiet kind, the real kind, and we’re right in the thick of it.

When Life Gives You Turkey...

We are picking up our latest creation from the farm’s bounty today. Real nourishing bone broth made from our pastured turkeys. This broth is made by simmering turkey backs and turkey feet with a medley of local vegetables. We are left with turkey backs after breaking down the whole carcass into pieces like wings, legs, breasts, and thighs. Our farm relies on utilizing the whole animal in order to maintain sustainability. Turkey backs and feet are generally used to create healthy bone broths, or can also be used to fuel a raw dogfood diet. The strong hands that crafted this broth are from our friends and long-time wholesale partners at Sauce and Bread Kitchen. Why bone broth? Not all broth is created the same, and it starts with what goes into the pot. When you simmer bones slowly over time, especially joints, feet, and connective tissue, you begin to draw out the deeper nutrients that aren’t found in a quick stock. Collagen, gelatin, minerals; the kind of nourishment that comes from using the whole animal, the way it was traditionally done. You’ll notice the difference right away. A true bone broth has body to it. When chilled, it gels. That’s a sign of the natural collagen that supports joints, skin, and overall recovery, especially this time of year as we come out of winter. But just as important as how it’s made is where it comes from. Our turkeys are raised outdoors, on pasture, moving, foraging, living the way they’re meant to. That life translates into stronger bones, healthier fat composition, and ultimately a broth that carries more depth; both in flavor and in nourishment. Compare that to most grocery store broths, where the source is often unknown, the cooking process is shortened, and the final product is diluted to hit a price point. It serves a purpose, but it’s not the same. This is slower. More intentional. Made from animals you know, raised on a farm you trust. Something you can sip on its own, or use as a base to bring real flavor and nourishment into your meals.

When Spring Hits Hard On The Farm🌱

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