In a world where convenience often takes precedence over quality, it’s easy to overlook the importance of local farmers and the vital role they play in our communities. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s extend our appreciation beyond our loved ones to include those who work tirelessly to provide us with fresh, nutritious food—our localContinue reading “Love Your Local Farmer: Why Supporting Local Farms Matters”
Author Archives: Traci Houston
Farm Table Talk: The Convenience Culture vs. Self-Sufficiency
Welcome back to Farm Table Talk! Pour yourself a cup of your favorite drink, sit down, and prepare for a conversation that might just ruffle a few feathers. Today, we’re tackling the clash between our convenience culture and the lost art of self-sufficiency. Modern society thrives on convenience. From fast food drive-thrus to subscription mealContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Convenience Culture vs. Self-Sufficiency”
Modeling Your Life After the Pioneers While Embracing Modern Benefits
Embracing a lifestyle modeled after the pioneers while taking advantage of modern conveniences can provide a fulfilling blend of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and resilience. This hybrid approach allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds—living a life grounded in traditional values while utilizing the innovations and comforts of the modern era. Here’s how you canContinue reading “Modeling Your Life After the Pioneers While Embracing Modern Benefits”
Farm Table Talk: Reducing Our Dependence on Oil
Welcome back to Farm Table Talk! Grab your favorite mug and let’s dive into a topic that’s crucial for our future: reducing our dependence on oil. Joel Salatin has a lot to say about this, and I find myself agreeing with many of his points. Salatin believes that one of the most effective ways toContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Reducing Our Dependence on Oil”
Top 8 Common Canning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Canning is a rewarding process, but it can come with its own set of challenges. Here are the top 8 common canning mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring your canning adventures are successful and safe. Mistake # 1: Using regular kitchen pots or non-canning jars. Why: Using improper equipment could lead to broken jars,Continue reading “Top 8 Common Canning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them”
Farm Table Talk: Environmental Sustainability and Meat Eating
Welcome back to another spirited session of Farm Table Talk! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug (mine’s filled with cappuccino, of course), and let’s dive into one of the most hotly debated topics in agriculture today: meat eating and its impact on environmental sustainability. It’s no secret that meat consumption has come underContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Environmental Sustainability and Meat Eating”
Farm Table Talk: Should Undocumented Immigrants Be Allowed to Stay and Work on Farms?
Alright, let’s roll up our sleeves and dive into a topic that’s sure to get the conversation buzzing around the farm table. Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to stay and work on farms? This one’s a real hot potato, so let’s dig into it. The Reality of Farm Labor You know, it’s no secret thatContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Should Undocumented Immigrants Be Allowed to Stay and Work on Farms?”
The Evolution of Cowboy Culture: From Trailblazers to Modern Ranchers
The image of the cowboy is iconic—an enduring symbol of the American West, draped in rugged independence, freedom, and a connection to the untamed land. While modern society has evolved beyond the open ranges and cattle drives of yesteryear, the spirit of the cowboy remains deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of rural America. TheContinue reading “The Evolution of Cowboy Culture: From Trailblazers to Modern Ranchers”
Farm Table Talk: Have We Gotten Dumber with the Rise of Computers and the Internet?
Welcome back to Farm Table Talk! Grab your favorite mug and brace yourself, because today we’re diving into a topic that’s sure to strike a chord with many: the impact of swapping books for computers. We thought that having access to infinite information at our fingertips would make us smarter, but has it actually madeContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Have We Gotten Dumber with the Rise of Computers and the Internet?”
Canning 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Your Harvest
Welcome to the wonderful world of canning! Whether you’re looking to preserve your bountiful garden harvest, enjoy seasonal produce year-round, or simply embrace the joy of homemade food, canning is a fantastic skill to master. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of canning, including the different methods, essential equipment, and some handyContinue reading “Canning 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Your Harvest”
