Pull up a chair, friends, because today we’re diving deep into who we are and what this farm is all about. Labels can be tricky things—they’re often too confining, too shallow, too incapable of holding the wild, messy, beautiful truths of a person’s life. But sometimes, a few carefully chosen words can spark something: a connection, an understanding, maybe even a little rebellion.
So, let me lay it out for you: I’m a pagan anarchist steward of the earth and life, cultivating community, sustainability, and resilience through wild-hearted farming.
Now, what does that even mean? Let’s break it down.
Pagan
For me, being a pagan is about honoring the natural world and the cycles of life that sustain us. It’s about finding magic in the mundane—like the way soil smells after a fresh rain or the quiet joy of watching seeds sprout in spring. It’s also about respect: for the earth, for all living things, and for the ancient wisdom that calls us to live in harmony with our surroundings.
Anarchist
This word gets a lot of side-eye, but hear me out. To me, anarchism isn’t about chaos—it’s about independence and rejecting systems that exploit and oppress. It’s about questioning authority, living on my terms, and refusing to hand over my autonomy to people in suits who don’t know a damn thing about my life, my land, or my values. It’s about choosing cooperation over coercion, freedom over control.
Steward of the Earth and Life
This is the heart of it all. A steward isn’t an owner; they’re a caretaker. The earth doesn’t belong to me, but I belong to it. Every decision I make on this farm is about nurturing life—whether it’s the soil, the animals, or the community we’re building. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.
Cultivating Community, Sustainability, and Resilience
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that we need each other more than ever. Cultivating community means reaching out, building connections, and supporting one another. Sustainability means farming in ways that heal rather than harm, that leave the earth better than we found it. And resilience? That’s about preparing for whatever comes next, knowing we can weather the storm because we’re standing on solid ground.
Wild-Hearted Farming
This is my favorite part. Farming isn’t just a job; it’s a calling, a passion, and sometimes a bit of madness. Wild-hearted farming means embracing the chaos, the unpredictability, and the beauty of life. It’s about farming with my whole self—head, hands, and heart—and refusing to follow the crowd just because it’s easier.
Living the Manifesto
So, how does this identity show up in everyday life? It’s in the way we raise our animals—with respect for their natural behaviors. It’s in the compostable packaging we use, the local connections we nurture, and the blog posts we write that challenge the status quo. It’s in every seed we plant, every egg we collect, and every tough decision we make to keep this farm running.
But most of all, it’s in the way we invite you—our readers, customers, and friends—into this journey. Because farming isn’t just about food; it’s about connection. It’s about remembering who we are and where we come from.
This is our manifesto. It’s bold, messy, and maybe a little too much for some folks. And that’s okay. It’s not for everyone. But for those of you who feel the pull, who hear the call of the wild-hearted farmer, we’re here.
So, what’s your manifesto? What drives you, pushes you, and keeps you grounded? Share it with us—because in this chaotic, beautiful, ever-changing world, we’re all in this together.
Until next time,
Traci
