Category Archives: Farm Table Talk

Alright, friend, grab your coffee and settle in because we need to have a little heart-to-heart. The dust from Black Friday has settled, and maybe you’re sitting there admiring your haul—those great deals, the “can’t-pass-up” discounts. But I have to ask you something: Was it worth it? Now, I’m not here to guilt-trip you (okay,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Why ‘Buy Local’ Isn’t Just a Trend—It’s a Survival Strategy”

Alright, pull up a chair because we need to talk about this. I’ve got five kids earthside, with number six about to make her debut any day now (assuming she’s willing to evict herself—or rather, be evicted), and let me tell you, trying to keep them off electronics and involved in real-life responsibilities feels likeContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: TikTok or Chores—Which One’s Really the Problem?”

Well, folks, it looks like Thomas Massie got passed over for Secretary of Agriculture. Over the weekend, President-elect Trump announced Brooke Rollins as the nominee instead. I’ll admit, at first, I was disappointed. I had high hopes for Massie—his independent streak and libertarian views align so closely with what I value in agriculture and beyond.Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: A Change in Plans, But Is It the Right One?”

Let’s talk about one of the most common complaints I hear: “Local food is just too expensive.” People see the prices at the grocery store and compare them to the prices at the farm stand, and yeah, the farm-direct prices might be a little higher. But here’s the thing—there’s a reason local food costs more,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Is Local Food Really Worth the Cost?”

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Food prices are climbing, and everyone’s feeling it. But here’s the kicker: while you’re out there hunting for the cheapest dozen eggs or the lowest-priced chicken, you’re feeding into a broken system that’s screwing us all over in the long run. Yeah, I said it. So, how do weContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Making Food Affordable Again—And Why It Matters More Than Ever”

I recently stumbled across a comment about preventative justice vs. retributive justice, and it hit home in an unexpected way. The gist? Preventative justice is when you’re punished for something before you’ve actually done anything wrong. It’s like saying, “You might do something bad, so we’re going to limit your freedom just in case.” Meanwhile,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Should We Punish Potential or Just Actual Harm?”

Alright, let’s get into it. Every single school should have a garden program. No excuses. Kids should be learning how to cultivate and grow their own food, and it’s beyond me why we’re not doing this everywhere already. Let’s start with the basics: some of the most important life skills can be learned in theContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Every School Should Have a Garden Program—No Excuses”

I just finished reading Will Harris’ book A Bold Return to Giving A Damn, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. There’s one question he poses in the last chapter that has been bouncing around in my head ever since: “What will it take for you, the person buying the food that farmers likeContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Resilient Food or Efficient Food—What Will It Take?”

Alright, let’s get into it—self-sufficiency. With all the modern conveniences we’ve got—grocery stores on every corner, fast food just a drive-thru away—some folks think self-sufficiency is outdated. But if the last few years have shown us anything, it’s that relying on those conveniences can be a shaky bet. Remember COVID? We all saw firsthand howContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Does Self-Sufficiency Still Matter? (Spoiler: Yes, Now More Than Ever)”