Let’s talk about a hard truth: we’re raising kids who can’t handle life. I know, that sounds harsh, but look around. We’ve created a society where kids get trophies for showing up, gold stars for existing, and screens to pacify them when life gets a little tough. And then we wonder why they grow upContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: In Defense of Doing Hard Things—Why Kids Need Chores, Not Participation Trophies”
Author Archives: Traci Houston
If You Give a Homesteader a Seed Catalog
If you give a homesteader a seed catalog in November, they’ll tell themselves they’re just looking for ideas. But five minutes later, they’ll have circled 37 varieties of tomatoes, 16 types of squash, and some heirloom radishes that they don’t even like. 🌱 By the time the snowstorm hits, they’ll be sitting by the fireContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Seed Catalog”
Cowboy Ethics: The Code of the West and What It Means Today
The image of the cowboy has long stood as a symbol of freedom, rugged individualism, and self-reliance. Yet, beneath the iconic hat, boots, and spurs, there lies a deeper, unwritten set of values known as the “Code of the West.” This code, though never formally penned, guided the behavior of cowboys on the open range,Continue reading “Cowboy Ethics: The Code of the West and What It Means Today”
Farm Table Talk: The Ugly Truth About America’s Love Affair with Cheap Food
Let’s talk about cheap food. You know, the kind that promises a full belly for $4.99 and makes you feel like you’re “saving money” while conveniently ignoring the real cost. The kind that’s fast, easy, and everywhere. But here’s the ugly truth, my friends: cheap food isn’t cheap at all. In fact, it’s robbing usContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Ugly Truth About America’s Love Affair with Cheap Food”
How We Set Our Prices and 2025 Price Increases: A Transparent Look at Egg Pricing at Huckleberry Farms
At Huckleberry Farms, we take pride in offering fresh, nutritious eggs while keeping our prices fair for customers and sustainable for our farm. As we head into 2025, we want to be transparent about the factors that go into determining our prices and to announce a small price increase for the coming year. Starting onContinue reading “How We Set Our Prices and 2025 Price Increases: A Transparent Look at Egg Pricing at Huckleberry Farms”
Farm Table Talk: Ringing in the New Year Without the BS
Well, here we are, friends—New Year’s Eve. The night of glittering ball drops, noisy party favors, and overpriced everything. The night we’re supposed to plaster on smiles, make empty resolutions, and pretend like a calendar change will magically fix our lives. But let’s be real: do we actually need all this noise to mark theContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Ringing in the New Year Without the BS”
Setting Intentions for the New Year: Homestead Goals for 2025
As the year draws to a close and the cold settles over Huckleberry Farms, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the journey ahead. Homesteading is not just about tending to animals and crops—it’s a lifestyle that teaches resilience, creativity, and growth. It asks us to adapt to challenges, celebrate smallContinue reading “Setting Intentions for the New Year: Homestead Goals for 2025”
Farm Table Talk: The Resolution Revolution—Stop Waiting for January 1st
Let me ask you something: why are we always waiting for January 1st? What is it about flipping a calendar page that makes us believe that’s the magical moment we’ll finally get our lives together? It’s like we’ve collectively decided that December is a write-off—a month of indulgence, procrastination, and excuses because “I’ll start freshContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Resolution Revolution—Stop Waiting for January 1st”
Farm Table Talk: You Know What HASN’T Been Recalled? Our Food.
Let’s talk about food recalls for a minute. Seems like every week there’s a new list of things you should definitely not eat unless you enjoy food poisoning as a side dish. Just this month, we’ve seen recalls for everything from bagged salads to frozen vegetables to, shocker, yet another batch of ground beef. Contamination,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: You Know What HASN’T Been Recalled? Our Food.”
Reflecting on the Year: Homestead Wins and Lessons Learned
As the year draws to a close and the days between Christmas and New Year’s provide a moment of calm, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the wins, challenges, and invaluable lessons learned on the homestead. For many, homesteading is a journey of growth—both for the land and for the soul. This year, forContinue reading “Reflecting on the Year: Homestead Wins and Lessons Learned”
