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?”
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Why We Can’t Offer More Than Just Meat and Eggs (Yet): How Restrictions Impact Small Farms and How a ‘Farm Share’ Program Could Help
At Huckleberry Farms, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, sustainably raised products for our community. From our eggs to our pasture-raised meat, everything we do is centered around regenerative farming and delivering food that is not only nutritious but also ethically produced. However, as many small farmers know, there are significant restrictions that make it difficultContinue reading “Why We Can’t Offer More Than Just Meat and Eggs (Yet): How Restrictions Impact Small Farms and How a ‘Farm Share’ Program Could Help”
Reframing Farm Chores: Finding Joy in the Everyday
As the cold of January settles in and the new year begins, many of us find ourselves knee-deep in the routines of farm life. Winter chores can feel heavier than those in other seasons, both literally and figuratively. The demands of caring for animals in freezing temperatures, managing the land during dormancy, and the extraContinue reading “Reframing Farm Chores: Finding Joy in the Everyday”
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”
Roosters, Vegetarian Misconceptions, and Inclusive Farming: Striving to Meet Every Customer’s Needs
At Huckleberry Farms, we believe in creating transparency with our customers by sharing the practices we use and addressing any questions or concerns directly. One conversation highlighted a topic we don’t often discuss—whether our eggs come from a flock with roosters and how that affects the eggs we sell. It got us thinking about theContinue reading “Roosters, Vegetarian Misconceptions, and Inclusive Farming: Striving to Meet Every Customer’s Needs”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Winter Journaling: Reflecting on the Year and Planning for the Future
Winter, with its stillness and long, quiet nights, provides the perfect opportunity for reflection and goal-setting. For those of us living on a homestead, the demands of the growing season or the constant care of animals can make it difficult to carve out time for introspection. However, as the year winds down, winter invites usContinue reading “Winter Journaling: Reflecting on the Year and Planning for the Future”
