When people ask what kind of farm I have, my answer this time of year is simple: I have a mud farm. That’s right, folks—welcome to Mud Season Madness, where the snow melts, the ground thaws, and my dreams of a dry, productive farm are buried under a sea of slop. Every year, I getContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Mud Season Madness”
Category Archives: Life at Huckleberry Farms
Raising Chicks in the Brooder: Our Step-by-Step Process at Huckleberry Farms
At Huckleberry Farms, the health and well-being of our chicks start from day one in the brooder. We take a holistic approach to caring for our young birds, with an emphasis on providing a warm, secure, and clean environment that promotes growth and minimizes stress. The brooder is where the foundation for healthy, productive adultContinue reading “Raising Chicks in the Brooder: Our Step-by-Step Process at Huckleberry Farms”
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”
The Forgiving Nature of Poultry: Why Chickens, Ducks, and Geese are the Perfect Partners for the Busy Homesteader
As a homesteader, life is full of responsibilities, and sometimes, personal circumstances—like pregnancy, illness, or exhaustion—get in the way of keeping up with daily farm chores on a strict schedule. While many types of livestock demand punctual care and have little tolerance for disruption, there’s a special kind of forgiveness that comes from poultry. AtContinue reading “The Forgiving Nature of Poultry: Why Chickens, Ducks, and Geese are the Perfect Partners for the Busy Homesteader”
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”
A Homestead Christmas: Simple, Heartfelt Traditions for a Joyful Holiday
Christmas on the homestead is a time of simplicity, warmth, and connection. It’s not about flashy decorations or extravagant gifts, but about the beauty of nature, homemade traditions, and the joy of slowing down to appreciate the small moments. Here at Huckleberry Farms, we cherish our homestead Christmas as a reflection of the sustainable, family-orientedContinue reading “A Homestead Christmas: Simple, Heartfelt Traditions for a Joyful Holiday”
Farm Table Talk: The (Hot) Cocoa Controversy
Alright, friends, let’s gather around, mugs in hand, because it’s Christmas Eve and there’s no better time to dive into one of the most important debates of the season: hot cocoa. Specifically, how you’re making it. And yes, I’m about to ruffle some feathers, but it’s out of love, I promise. If you’re still tearingContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The (Hot) Cocoa Controversy”
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”
