Farm Table Talk: Keep Planting, Keep Working

“Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.”
—Ecclesiastes 11:6

Farming is unpredictable.

You can do everything right—prepare the soil, plant at the right time, care for the animals—and still face setbacks. A storm can wipe out a crop. A market shift can change demand overnight. A promising idea can take longer to grow than expected.

That’s why farmers don’t rely on just one thing.

We plant in the morning, but we don’t stop there. We keep working all afternoon, tending to other tasks, building other enterprises, knowing that success doesn’t always come from a single effort. Some crops thrive while others struggle. Some seasons bring abundance while others test our resilience.

At Huckleberry Farms, we embrace this mindset.

We don’t put all our energy into just one venture—we stack enterprises, creating multiple streams of income and sustainability. Eggs, poultry, rabbits, education, regenerative practices—each piece contributes to the whole. Some years, one enterprise carries the farm while another takes time to grow. Other years, everything flourishes together.

This principle applies beyond farming.

Whether it’s homesteading, entrepreneurship, or simply working toward a more self-sufficient life, the same truth holds: keep planting, keep working. Don’t wait for certainty before taking action. Don’t assume one effort will be enough. Diversify, stay productive, and trust that something—maybe everything—will bear fruit in time.

Because the truth is, we don’t always know which seeds will thrive.

But if we never plant, we guarantee that nothing will.

If you’re ready to start building something real—something resilient—we invite you to learn, grow, and work alongside us.

Start today. Reach out and be part of something built to endure. Contact us here.

Published by Traci Houston

Hi there! I’m Traci, the heart and hands behind Huckleberry Farms. As a regenerative farmer, mother, and advocate for sustainable living, I’m all about growing food that’s good for people and the planet. Every day on our farm, we’re exploring new ways to honor old traditions, care for our animals, and regenerate the land. You’ll often find me writing about our journey, sharing honest insights into the ups and downs of farm life, and hopefully sparking conversations that inspire us all to think a little deeper about the food we eat and the world we live in. Thanks for being part of our community—I’m so glad you’re here!

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