In the world of sustainable farming, there’s a simple truth that often gets overlooked: a farm should be able to handle its own mess. That means no trucking manure across state lines, no dumping waste into waterways, and no relying on someone else to clean up after us. At its core, ecological carrying capacity isContinue reading “Farming Within Our Means: Why Ecological Carrying Capacity Matters”
Author Archives: Traci Houston
Farm Table Talk: Building an Autonomous, Incentivized Farm Team
Most farms operate like traditional businesses. They hire employees, set schedules, and pay hourly wages. But what if there was a better way—one that encouraged independence, rewarded effort, and allowed people to build their own income streams within the farm’s ecosystem? That’s the model we want to build at Huckleberry Farms. Instead of growing aContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Building an Autonomous, Incentivized Farm Team”
Canning Ready-Made Meals in a Jar: The Art of Long-Term Meal Prep
Modern food preservation has come a long way, but there’s something timeless and practical about home-canning ready-to-eat meals. From hearty soups to nutrient-dense stews, canning full meals allows for long-term storage, instant convenience, and total control over ingredients—without relying on processed, store-bought options. Let’s explore why canning ready-made meals is a game changer, the bestContinue reading “Canning Ready-Made Meals in a Jar: The Art of Long-Term Meal Prep”
Farm Table Talk: When the System Breaks, What Will You Do?
Nobody likes upheaval. Change is exhausting. It’s inconvenient. It disrupts routines, forces hard decisions, and demands effort most people don’t have time for. So when someone warns that the food system is fragile—that industrial agriculture is unsustainable, that supply chains are vulnerable, that the way we get our food will change—most people don’t want toContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: When the System Breaks, What Will You Do?”
The Albino Gene (c/c): How It Overwrites Rabbit Coat Color
In the world of rabbit genetics, most coat colors come from a mix of dominant and recessive genes working together to create rich, varied patterns. But the albino gene (c/c) operates differently—instead of influencing color, it erases it entirely. Rabbits carrying two copies of the albino gene (cc) are completely white with red eyes, regardlessContinue reading “The Albino Gene (c/c): How It Overwrites Rabbit Coat Color”
Farm Table Talk: The Promise of the Seasons
“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”—Genesis 8:22 There’s a rhythm to the land. The seasons turn, the soil rests, the crops grow, and the harvest comes. It’s been this way since the beginning, and no matter how much the worldContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Promise of the Seasons”
If You Give a Homesteader a Glass Jar
If you give a homesteader a glass jar, they’re going to want to fill it with something. Once they start filling it, they’ll realize they could use a few more jars. Gathering more jars will remind them that they should start a batch of preserves. Starting preserves will make them wish they had some freshContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Glass Jar”
Rodeos: Keeping Cowboy Traditions Alive
The 4th of July is not only a celebration of American independence; it’s also a time when communities across the country come together to embrace a cornerstone of American heritage—rodeo. From dusty arenas to packed grandstands, rodeos keep the rich cowboy traditions alive, showcasing the grit, skill, and spirit of the American West. But rodeosContinue reading “Rodeos: Keeping Cowboy Traditions Alive”
Farm Table Talk: Why We Don’t Set Sales Targets
In a typical business model, the game is all about growth for growth’s sake. Sell a thousand units per month. Expand to three new markets by 2028. Hit revenue targets, drive sales, push, grasp, repeat. But that’s not how we run things. We don’t set sales targets. We don’t chase numbers. We don’t build artificialContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Why We Don’t Set Sales Targets”
Functional Medicine: A Personalized Approach to Health
Functional medicine is a holistic, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. It integrates genetics, lifestyle, environment, and nutrition to create personalized treatment plans that support long-term health. Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on symptom management, functional medicine takes a systemsContinue reading “Functional Medicine: A Personalized Approach to Health”
