Listen, I get it. Animals are wonderful. They bring us joy, companionship, and in the case of livestock, food and utility. But somewhere along the way, a disturbing trend has crept into modern agriculture—people treating livestock like they’re house pets. And I’m here to tell you, in the bluntest way possible: livestock are not pets.Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Livestock Are Not Pets—And It’s Time We Stop Treating Them Like They Are”
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Farm Table Talk: The Emotional Side of Farming
Farming is more than a business. It’s a way of life, a commitment, and often, a deeply emotional connection to the land, the animals, and the community. Every farmer knows this in their bones: the work we do isn’t just about making a living; it’s about feeding others, building resilience, and honoring traditions that haveContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Emotional Side of Farming”
Farm Table Talk: Raising Adults, Not Just Kids—Lessons from 15 Years of Parenthood
Today is a big milestone—my oldest daughter’s 15th birthday. As I sit and reflect on the journey of parenting, I find myself thinking about the monumental shift that happens when you stop raising kids and start raising adults. It’s easy to get caught up in teaching kids how to follow the rules, but what happensContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Raising Adults, Not Just Kids—Lessons from 15 Years of Parenthood”
Farm Table Talk: Why We Can’t Compete with Big Ag—And That’s Not the Point
It happens all the time. Someone hears the price of our eggs or produce and says, “But I can get it cheaper from [insert massive commercial farm or store here].” And honestly? They’re not wrong. Large-scale agricultural operations have the means to charge less. But here’s the thing: we’re not trying to compete with BigContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Why We Can’t Compete with Big Ag—And That’s Not the Point”
Farm Table Talk: The Audacity of Social Media Etiquette
Oh, social media. A place where baby pictures, local events, and the occasional recipe for crockpot chili collide with unsolicited advice, blatant misinformation, and the audacity of people who woke up and chose chaos. Don’t get me wrong—community groups can be a fantastic way to connect. But they can also feel like walking into aContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Audacity of Social Media Etiquette”
Farm Table Talk: Could Your Animals Use a Reset?
I’ve heard a lot of advice over the years about raising animals. Some of it’s golden, and some of it… well, some of it is just plain questionable. Like the time I was told rabbits absolutely must eat constantly or they’d bloat up with air and drop dead on the spot. The way it wasContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Could Your Animals Use a Reset?”
Farm Table Talk: Inflation and the Impact on Producers
Inflation. It’s that word that pops up in every conversation about the economy, every news headline, and yes, every trip to the store. While most people feel inflation when they see prices inch (or leap) higher at the checkout line, few realize how deeply it affects the folks producing those goods—especially small farms like ours.Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Inflation and the Impact on Producers”
Farm Table Talk: Does It Even Matter How Our Food Is Raised?
“You think I care about how an animal was raised? We eat meat and eggs in our house!” That’s the statement someone recently made about why they wouldn’t pay an extra $0.05 for farm-fresh eggs. At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss it as just another example of entitlement. But dig a little deeper, andContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Does It Even Matter How Our Food Is Raised?”
Farm Table Talk: When Roosters Rumble—The Pecking Order in Action
Last week, we added four new roosters to our flock. As I stood there watching them sort things out with the established boys, I couldn’t help but feel a little queasy, like I was some kind of outlaw spectating a backyard cockfight. Sure, cockfighting is illegal, inhumane, and utterly unethical—there’s no defending that. But here’sContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: When Roosters Rumble—The Pecking Order in Action”
Farm Table Talk: Turbo-Charging Health, One Meal at a Time
Let me confess something right off the bat: justification is one of my greatest strengths. It’s practically an Olympic sport for me. Dinner is my one consistent meal, while lunch is a rare luxury, and breakfast? It might as well be a weekend-only unicorn. When someone mentioned intermittent fasting as a health-boosting lifestyle, I practicallyContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Turbo-Charging Health, One Meal at a Time”
