There are certain things that demand intervention. A child being abused? Step in.A child being exploited? Step in.A child in immediate, undeniable danger? Step in. Those are the clear, unambiguous cases—the ones where stepping in isn’t just justified, it’s morally necessary. But then there’s the other side of intervention—the side where bureaucracy decides parenting standards,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Thin Line Between Protecting Children and Government Overreach”
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Farm Table Talk: Planting Without Guarantees
“Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.”—Ecclesiastes 11:4 Farming is full of uncertainty. The weather doesn’t always cooperate. The market shifts. Animals don’t always thrive the way we expect. There’s always a reason to hesitate—to wait for better conditions, to hold off until the timing feelsContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Planting Without Guarantees”
Farm Table Talk: Masculinity Isn’t the Problem—But Toxicity Is
The conversation around masculinity has been wrecked by extremes. On one side, you have people claiming masculinity itself is toxic, that men need to be softer, weaker, or erased altogether. On the other, you have people clinging to outdated stereotypes of dominance, control, and emotional suppression like their sense of worth depends on it. NeitherContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Masculinity Isn’t the Problem—But Toxicity Is”
Canning Ground Beef: A Guide to Shelf-Stable, Ready-to-Use Meat
When it comes to food preservation, canning ground beef is one of the most practical and convenient ways to ensure you always have protein on hand—without relying on freezer storage. Unlike freezing, which depends on consistent electricity, canned ground beef stays shelf-stable for months and is ready to use straight from the jar. Whether you’reContinue reading “Canning Ground Beef: A Guide to Shelf-Stable, Ready-to-Use Meat”
Farm Table Talk: No Trademarks, No Patents—Just Real Solutions
In a world obsessed with ownership—patents, trademarks, proprietary secrets—there’s something radical about saying: Take what we know. Use it. Build something with it. That’s the philosophy behind truly sustainable food systems. It’s the mindset that says knowledge isn’t meant to be hoarded—it’s meant to be shared. Joel Salatin has long championed this idea, refusing toContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: No Trademarks, No Patents—Just Real Solutions”
Turning Mud into Gold: Regenerative Waste Management in Wet Conditions
If there’s one thing farming teaches you, it’s that nature doesn’t always cooperate. Lately, the rain has been relentless, and while water is life, too much of it in the wrong place can turn a well-managed animal pen into a smelly, goopy, muddy disaster. That’s exactly what happened in our raken pen—the space where rabbitsContinue reading “Turning Mud into Gold: Regenerative Waste Management in Wet Conditions”
Farm Table Talk: What If Farm Subsidies Were Tied to Health?
Imagine a world where farmers were rewarded not for quantity, but for quality—where subsidies didn’t prioritize mass production, but instead nutrient density, soil health, and actual human wellness. Right now, subsidies overwhelmingly favor industrial-scale commodity crops—corn, soy, wheat. Not real food, not diverse, regeneratively grown produce, but the raw materials that fuel processed foods, factory-farmedContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: What If Farm Subsidies Were Tied to Health?”
Silkies vs. Satins: The Genetics Behind Fluffy vs. Sleek Feathering in Chickens
Silkies are one of the most recognizable and beloved chicken breeds, known for their soft, fluffy, fur-like feathers that look more like mammal hair than traditional plumage. But in recent years, Satin Silkies have emerged, bringing a smoother, structured feather type while maintaining many of the charming traits of the Silkie breed. Behind these twoContinue reading “Silkies vs. Satins: The Genetics Behind Fluffy vs. Sleek Feathering in Chickens”
Farm Table Talk: Stewardship Over Riches
“Be sure you know the conditions of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.”—Proverbs 27:23-24 In a world that chases wealth, status, and quick success, this verse offers a different perspective—one rooted in stewardship, responsibility, and the understanding thatContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Stewardship Over Riches”
Farm Table Talk: Why We Don’t Spend Money on Advertising
In today’s business world, advertising is considered essential. Companies pour money into marketing campaigns, social media ads, and flashy promotions—all designed to convince people that their product is worth buying. But at Huckleberry Farms, we do things differently. We don’t spend money on advertising. We don’t run paid promotions or try to convince people thatContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Why We Don’t Spend Money on Advertising”
