Most Americans don’t spend any time considering the life experience of the pig they are eating. Given the chance to run, play and forage, these intelligent, inquisitive creatures thrive on roots, bugs and farm spoils without the terrible stress, added growth hormones, and the need...
As all eyes turn to the Sochi Winter Games in a few weeks, we will be rooting for the Jamaican bobsledders in their triumphant return to the world stage. These ultimate underdogs from the island nation known to produce the world’s finest sprinters – and...
Just like everyone seems to have a sworn remedy for getting a witch out of your well that might be causing infertility in your animals, you’ll hear numerous methods from self-professed grill masters about searing meat on the grill to “lock in the juices”. ...
A polite young man came up to my Farmers Market booth over the summer and started asking about our pastured veal and Silver Fox rabbits. He clearly knew about food and had a fondness for the under appreciated parts that often taste the best when...
The Case for Small Farms Our country has developed quite an appetite for large amounts of cheap protein. Per capita meat consumption has grown by 100% over the past 40 years while many parts of the nation have lost farms to development. More food is being...
The Fabulous Pater Boys One of our greatest joys in the local food story is sharing our passion for properly raised animals with others. We often farm out litters of our heritage breed Silver Fox rabbits with a pasture pen to families for a 10-week rotational...