Somewhere along the line, society seems to have misplaced its connection to food. Not just in the sense of what’s on our plate, but in understanding where it comes from, the work that goes into producing it, and the value it holds. This disconnection has grown so deep that many consumers expect low prices forContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: When Did We Lose Touch with Our Food?”
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Farm Table Talk: Respecting Small Businesses—We’re Not Just Hobby Farmers
Let’s get something straight: running a farm—whether it’s sprawling acres or a few well-loved barns—is not a hobby. It’s a business. A full-blown, sweat-drenched, problem-solving, all-hands-on-deck business. And yet, there’s this maddening tendency for people to treat small farms like they’re a quaint pastime rather than a legitimate enterprise. It’s a disrespect that shows upContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Respecting Small Businesses—We’re Not Just Hobby Farmers”
Farm Table Talk: The Slow Return of the Grass
Every piece of land has a story, and our old coal-built lane carries generations of memories—along with its fair share of stubborn coal bits. My granddaddy built that lane back when he worked at the coal mine. Crushed coal was cheaper than rock, so that’s what he hauled home to pave the path. It connectedContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Slow Return of the Grass”
Farm Table Talk: Modern Cars Make Me Miss My S-10
Ah, the good old days of cars you could actually work on yourself. I’m not talking about my old Jeep—that thing was a nightmare. Multiple trips to the mechanic, countless headaches, and let’s not forget that “epic” six-month saga of trying to get a motor that actually worked. It took three tries (thanks for nothing,Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Modern Cars Make Me Miss My S-10”
Farm Table Talk: Back to School and Beyond—Farming Meets Business Savvy
Life on the farm rarely slows down, but sometimes, you need to step back and adjust. For me, that step was taking off half a semester to acclimate to having a newborn on the farm again. Between midnight feedings for the baby and early morning chores with the animals, it was a necessary pause beforeContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Back to School and Beyond—Farming Meets Business Savvy”
Farm Table Talk: A Spoonful of Lard Makes the Cookies Better
There’s something deeply satisfying about cooking from scratch. It’s not just about the taste (though let’s be real, nothing beats homemade), but the entire process—choosing wholesome ingredients, getting your hands dirty, and creating something with love that fills your home with irresistible smells. This past week, I went all-in on scratch cooking, diving into someContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: A Spoonful of Lard Makes the Cookies Better”
Farm Table Talk: The Wheelbarrow Diaries—Slow Progress, Big Impact
Sometimes on the farm, it’s the slow, steady work that makes all the difference. I’ve spent the past week with a wheelbarrow, moving wood chips one painstaking load at a time. No tractor this time—it’s just me, the wheelbarrow, and the endless rhythm of shoveling, lifting, walking, and dumping. And let me tell you, theseContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Wheelbarrow Diaries—Slow Progress, Big Impact”
Farm Table Talk: Rags to Riches—The Tale of Our Rescue Hens
Last week, a small flock of hens arrived at the farm, and let me tell you, they were a sight. Missing feathers all over, underweight, and looking a little rough around the edges—but they were laying eggs like crazy. These poor girls were clearly survivors, and we knew right away they needed some extra love.Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Rags to Riches—The Tale of Our Rescue Hens”
Farm Table Talk: The Power of a Homemade Cookie
I made chocolate chip cookies from scratch yesterday. Not from a mix, not from pre-made dough—from scratch. And let me tell you, they were amazing. Soft, rich, just the right balance of sweet and buttery, and made with real ingredients I could actually pronounce. But the real magic wasn’t just in the taste. It wasContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Power of a Homemade Cookie”
Farm Table Talk: Why Are Chicken Egg Prices Skyrocketing but Not Meat Prices?
Alright folks, let’s dive into a question that’s been on everyone’s mind: Why are chicken egg prices skyrocketing, but meat prices are staying relatively stable? It’s a head-scratcher, especially with all the news about H5N1 bird flu hitting the US again and causing massive “depopulations” of flocks. So, what’s going on here? First off, let’sContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Why Are Chicken Egg Prices Skyrocketing but Not Meat Prices?”
