It happens all the time. Someone hears the price of our eggs or produce and says, “But I can get it cheaper from [insert massive commercial farm or store here].” And honestly? They’re not wrong. Large-scale agricultural operations have the means to charge less. But here’s the thing: we’re not trying to compete with Big Ag. Because what we do and how we do it are completely different—and comparing the two is like comparing apples to oranges. Or, more accurately, industrially sprayed, mass-produced apples to organically grown, locally picked oranges.
Let’s start with the advantages Big Ag has. Massive operations can buy feed, bedding, and supplies in bulk, getting discounts that make a significant dent in their production costs. They’ve streamlined their processes to near perfection—industrial perfection, that is—allowing them to produce and ship huge quantities of food at jaw-dropping speeds. Add in government subsidies that soften the financial blow of rising costs, and they’ve got a system designed to churn out food on a grand scale.
Small farms like ours operate on a completely different playing field. We’re not producing millions of eggs or truckloads of vegetables at a time. Our scale is smaller, yes, but that’s where the magic happens. We prioritize quality over quantity, ethics over shortcuts, and sustainability over speed. Our animals aren’t just numbers in a ledger—they’re living beings, raised with care and respect. Our land isn’t just a resource to be maximized—it’s a partner in this work, nurtured with an eye toward the future.
This isn’t to say that Big Ag is inherently bad or evil. It has its place, feeding the sheer number of people that small farms simply can’t. But there’s a trade-off to that model—one that affects everything from the environment to the nutritional quality of the food itself. Small farms can’t compete with Big Ag on price because we don’t rely on the same efficiencies. Instead, we rely on the values that make our products stand apart.
When you buy from a small farm, you’re paying for more than just food. You’re investing in a system that prioritizes animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and community connection. That dozen eggs represents hens that aren’t forced into unnatural laying cycles, bedding that turns into nutrient-rich compost, and a farmer who knows each bird by sight (and maybe even by name). Those leafy greens? They were picked at their peak, not transported across thousands of miles. It’s not about cheap—it’s about better.
So, no, we can’t compete with Big Ag, and we’re not trying to. Our mission isn’t to undercut the biggest farms or flood the market with rock-bottom prices. It’s to offer something different: food that’s fresher, farming practices that are more ethical, and relationships that are rooted in trust and transparency. That’s the point.
Have you ever made the choice to support small farms over big brands? What drew you to it? Pull up a chair and let’s talk about why small-scale farming matters—because in a world of mass production, the personal touch still counts for something.
