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From Farm to Fork: Understanding the Controversy of Injected Chicken

Nov 17, 20233 min read

From Farm to Fork: Understanding the Controversy of Injected Chicken

When it comes to our food, transparency and honesty are essential. That is why our farm "mantra" is "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food"....

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Nov 3, 20234 min read

Winter is around the corner!

Hello everyone - My apologies for the break in emails and blog posts during the month of September and October. :-( Both months just...

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Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cast Iron: A Guide to Unleashing Culinary Magic

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Aug 18, 20234 min read

Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cast Iron: A Guide to Unleashing Culinary Magic

There's something timeless and captivating about cooking with cast iron. From sizzling steaks to perfectly seared vegetables, cast iron...

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Aug 4, 20233 min read

Raising Happy Hogs: From Birth to Bacon

Raising pigs is what started our farm and to this day is one of my favorite things. From the moment the sow becomes pregnant to the day...

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Embracing Simplicity: Why Farm-Style Cooking is Worth the Effort

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Jul 21, 20233 min read

Embracing Simplicity: Why Farm-Style Cooking is Worth the Effort

In a world filled with fast food, pre-packaged meals, and hectic schedules, the allure of farm-style cooking and its simplicity has...

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Understanding the Protective Nature of Mother Cows

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Jul 7, 20232 min read

Understanding the Protective Nature of Mother Cows

If you've ever been around cows, you may have noticed that mother cows can be incredibly protective of their calves. They will often...

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Fat Matters: Why Hamburger Fat Ratio is Key to a Delicious Burger

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Jun 23, 20233 min read

Fat Matters: Why Hamburger Fat Ratio is Key to a Delicious Burger

When it comes to ground beef, there are many different options available, from 80/20 to 95/5 and everything in between. One common ratio...

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The Perfect Pinch: Navigating the Best Salt for Your Culinary Creations

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Jun 9, 20233 min read

The Perfect Pinch: Navigating the Best Salt for Your Culinary Creations

Salt is a staple ingredient in almost every meal around the world. It is not only essential for seasoning and enhancing the flavors of...

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May 26, 20232 min read

Fresh Eggs, Fresh Knowledge

If you've ever cracked open a farm fresh egg, you may have noticed a small, white, red or brown spot in your egg . It is still completely...

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"From Farm to Table: The Journey of Berkshire Pork and Why it's Worth Every Bite"

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May 12, 20232 min read

"From Farm to Table: The Journey of Berkshire Pork and Why it's Worth Every Bite"

Berkshire pork is an exceptional breed of pig that has been prized for its exceptional meat quality for centuries. It's a heritage breed...

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"Working Cattle Dogs in Action: A Day in the Life of a Rancher's Best Friend"

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Apr 16, 20233 min read

"Working Cattle Dogs in Action: A Day in the Life of a Rancher's Best Friend"

As many of you know we have five dogs on our farm. (yikes) Red & Ruby are full blood heelers, Rip is half heeler/half Australian Shepherd...

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Jul 15, 20203 min read

How does your garden grow??

Do you love gardening? If you’re like us, you love to dig in the dirt and watch things grow. There’s no better feeling than getting...

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May 28, 20202 min read

Praise the Lard!

Did you know you can make some of the tastiest treats using lard in your recipes? Yes, anything from sweet to savory can be yours with...

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Mar 16, 20200 min read

Pop up pigs and Barn hair!

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Be humble, be teachable and always keep learning.

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Feb 13, 20202 min read

Be humble, be teachable and always keep learning.

“Be humble, be teachable and always keep learning.” Josh and I both are always looking to gain more knowledge to make our farm “better”. ...

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Jul 1, 20192 min read

What's in a question?

Welcome to our new blog! We’re so glad you joined us – our hope is to share such things as farm updates, recipes or whatever else you’d...

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