At Huckleberry Farms, the health and well-being of our chicks start from day one in the brooder. We take a holistic approach to caring for our young birds, with an emphasis on providing a warm, secure, and clean environment that promotes growth and minimizes stress. The brooder is where the foundation for healthy, productive adultContinue reading “Raising Chicks in the Brooder: Our Step-by-Step Process at Huckleberry Farms”
Author Archives: Traci Houston
Farm Table Talk: Learning to Love Wild Birds (And Why Joel Salatin Changed My Mind)
When the Mister moved to the farm, he brought with him a habit I wasn’t thrilled about: feeding wild birds. My gut reaction? Nope. Hard pass. Between my grandfather and mother’s constant gripes about starlings and the endless warnings about wild birds bringing disease to backyard flocks, I wasn’t interested in hosting those feathered “troublemakers.”Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Learning to Love Wild Birds (And Why Joel Salatin Changed My Mind)”
Four of Our Favorite Electronic Helpers at Huckleberry Farms: Essential Apps and Tools for Farm Efficiency
Running a farm involves a lot of moving parts, and staying organized can be a challenge—especially when juggling animal care, tracking production, and managing finances. Thankfully, at Huckleberry Farms, we’ve discovered a handful of electronic helpers that make farm life run more smoothly. These apps and tools have become essential for everything from tracking eggContinue reading “Four of Our Favorite Electronic Helpers at Huckleberry Farms: Essential Apps and Tools for Farm Efficiency”
Farm Table Talk: The Lost Art of Home Heating
Welcome back, everyone! Grab your mugs, sit down, and let’s dive into today’s hot topic—literally. We’re talking about home heating and how we’ve gone from rugged responsibility to lazy button-pushers. Back in the day, keeping the family warm was the domain of the menfolk. They’d chop wood, haul logs, and feed the hungry maw ofContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Lost Art of Home Heating”
Farm Table Talk: In Defense of Doing Hard Things—Kids and Chores
Pull up a chair, Momma, and let’s chat about something that’s been gnawing at me lately. As our youngest boy inches closer to double digits, I’ve been diving into another Joel Salatin book (you’re not even surprised anymore, are you?). This time, it’s got me fired up about the way we treat our kids. Specifically,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: In Defense of Doing Hard Things—Kids and Chores”
The Benefits of Snow: Why We Need It for a Healthy Ecosystem
Last winter, here at Huckleberry Farms, we saw nearly no snowfall, and the impacts were felt throughout the year. We noticed an overabundance of pests in the spring and summer, as well as a concerning decrease in ground water levels. Despite the heavy spring rains, the soil wasn’t able to recover fully from the previousContinue reading “The Benefits of Snow: Why We Need It for a Healthy Ecosystem”
Farm Table Talk: The Climate Crisis Is Real—But Are We Really Doing Anything About It?
Let’s get real for a second. The world is burning, the oceans are rising, and the air we’re breathing is choking us. Climate change isn’t just coming—it’s here. And yet, when you look around, what do you see? SUVs the size of small yachts, plastic-wrapped organic kale, and corporations slapping “eco-friendly” on products that areContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Climate Crisis Is Real—But Are We Really Doing Anything About It?”
Kitchen Resourcefulness: Old-Time Substitutions That Still Work Today
Cooking doesn’t always go as planned—sometimes you’re out of a key ingredient, and other times, you want to save money or try something creative. Resourceful cooks of the past mastered the art of substitution, turning pantry staples into multi-functional ingredients. These timeless methods, born out of necessity, remain practical solutions for modern kitchens. One ofContinue reading “Kitchen Resourcefulness: Old-Time Substitutions That Still Work Today”
Farm Table Talk: Rediscovering the Foods That Ground Us
Alright, folks, grab your coffee (or herbal tea, if we’re staying true to tradition) and let’s dive into something that’s been gnawing at me: Why don’t we eat the foods our ancestors did anymore? Michelle Vassel hit the nail on the head when she said food sovereignty is about “having the ability to gather thingsContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Rediscovering the Foods That Ground Us”
The Modern Food System and Its Impact on Health: How Farms Like Huckleberry Farms Are Combatting a New Wave of Diseases
In the years leading up to the 20th century, many of the chronic diseases we face today were virtually nonexistent. Obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease, foodborne illnesses, and even some cancers were rare. However, the industrialization of food production has radically changed how we eat and what we eat, leading to a host ofContinue reading “The Modern Food System and Its Impact on Health: How Farms Like Huckleberry Farms Are Combatting a New Wave of Diseases”
