As you celebrate Earth Day today, you may be wondering how you can live as sustainably as possible AND feed your family the highest quality protein. The truth is you are. I know cattle have had a bit of a PR crisis with the, now debunked, claim that they contribute more the greenhouse gases than, say, the transportation sector. If that seemed a little hard to believe, well, it’s because it was false. Sigh.

Unfortunately, the damage is done and cattle raisers are left to clean up the mess caused by shoddy research.

I’d like you, our customers, to understand what we do here on the farm to conserve and manage our land in a way that benefits our community and the environment. We want you to feel confident in your choice to support our family farm AND to continue eating beef!

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Christmas is such a special time of year on the farm. Things seem to slow down as compared to the busy growing seasons. I will say, though, that every single year I’m caught feeling behind with the gift buying.

We work hard to source fun experiences and outdoor adventures over the latest electronic gadgets but please know, our kids are asking for the same things yours are! We just try hard to keep them outside! 

Reading back through last year’s list, I stand by those gifts, and you may see some familiar items here but they are just too good to forget about.

 You should also know that we are not sponsored in any way (dang it) and we get absolutely nothing from these recommendations other than knowing that we may have helped make your gifting a little bit easier. 

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Things are already busy in the seed starting department here. I’ve got babies going in all shapes and sizes- all of the ingredients for our bouquets this spring and summer. I wish I could grow enough for everyone that wants one but it’s just not possible. I can, however, help you to grow your own! Read on for my basic guide to growing for your own vase (or mason jar) this year.

Get out there and get those seeds into the ground! 

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