When getting a rabbit, it’s important to know the cost upfront. So before you bring that adorable tiny fluff ball home, let’s walk through what’s required for them. It’s important to remember that the cost of your bunny is more than just what you pay when you buy the bunny. When we first got our lion head rabbits we had no idea what we were getting into or what supplies we needed other than, food, and an enclosure. The cost of rabbits often depends on where you get your rabbit, what kind of food, what enclosure you get for it, and what kind of rabbit it is, here we will focus on the basic nee ..read more

Grass-fed beef, lean and rich in nutrients, doesn’t cook quite the same as your regular store-bought beef. By cooking it more gently, you can preserve the good fats and enjoy tender, juicy cuts. Here are five tips for a perfectly scrumptious meal: Lower the cooking temperature. Since grass-fed beef is leaner than grain-fed beef, you need to cook it at a slightly lower temperature (at least 50 F) for 30-50% less time. If you don’t, you end up cooking away the fat and get tough, tasteless meat. Additionally, the more cooked your beef, the more Omega 3s and other healthy nutrients you lose. Know ..read more

With Thanksgiving on the way, it’s time to decide what you’re putting on the table. Pasture-raised turkeys are the way to go! Not only are they sure to wow your friends and family with their delicious taste, they’re humanely raised, more nutritious, and you support the preservation of a breed. Humanely raised Pasture-raised turkeys get to spend their days on pasture. This means frolicking under the sun, chowing down on natural foods such as grasses, grains, and bugs, and having room to stretch their wings. They only come in at night to have a safe, cool place to sleep and then they head right ..read more

Ready for some of the best thanksgiving turkey you’ve ever eaten? It’s time to bring home a pasture-raised turkey. Our turkeys have spent the majority of their days wandering the grassy field, eating natural foods such as grasshoppers, tasty plants, seeds, and grains. This produces a healthy, rich meat, full of nutrients for you. No caged-up birds or questionable product here. Turkeys range between 7-15/lbs butchered. We sell them for $4.50/lb. They’ll be ready to bring home shortly before Thanksgiving. We have 6 turkeys left, so reserve yours today. A $10 nonrefundable downpayment is required ..read more

It’s time to settle the age-old debate. Is grass-fed beef actually healthier for you than grain-fed beef? And why? If you look at the nutritional value of grass-fed beef, it has less calories than grain-fed beef. Grass-fed beef is a more “lean” meat, meaning that it has less fat, and therefore, less calories. The nutrients of an average 3.5oz serving of grass-fed beef include: Calories: 198 Protein: 19.4 grams Fat: 12.7 grams Carbohydrates: 0 grams Fiber: 0 grams Sugar: 0 grams But, the question remains. What really sets grass-fed beef apart? Grass-fed beef has more healthy nutrients Grass ..read more

As a lionhead breeder, I get to see firsthand the benefits of having a lionhead rabbit as a pet. When people ask me why I love them, I could list a myriad of reasons why, but it usually sums up to these three things: they are easy to care for, incredibly soft, and make great pets for any age or size. Caring for Lionhead Rabbits Anne Cowgar, our resident lionhead breeder on the farm, with one of her breeders, KC. Lionhead rabbits are easy to care for due to their nature. In fact, they’re like cats since they groom and clean themselves daily! You can potty train them if you keep them free-range ..read more

“Us small farmers gotta stick together.” That’s something my mom has repeated over and over again. She lives it out too: always the first one to help neighbors who need someone to watch their animals for the night, or doctor animals, or put on an event. I’d say the same thing for small businesses. We need to stick together in the face of increasing corporations. That’s why I’m excited to start doing Shout Out Saturdays. This is a time and space where I’ll be highlighting different small businesses, ranging from local coffee shops, small boutiques, small online shops, and more. I’ll be sharing ..read more

There’s never a dull day on the farm, especially not when livestock is involved. Last night when I went to check cow hay, I noticed a cow, mooing, on the small island we have in our pond. I thought it was odd because, usually, the cows stay together. So I went to look. The island is different each season. During the spring, it’s boggy and muddy. During the summers, it’s firm and solid. In the dead of winter, it’s a frozen chunk of sod surrounded by ice. I don’t know why she decided to head out there or how she even made it to the island on the ice. But, as I got closer, it was clear she couldn ..read more

It’s hard to capture the wonders of this life in a short blog post, but some things are worth the attempt. This is one of them. I’m turning 22 tomorrow, and I’ve lived all of those 22 years on our family farm. If I look back, I see snapshots. A young Daleen rides our pony, Sioux. Sioux has since passed away, but lives on in many of our stories. Standing in the back of a pickup truck after a long day of work eating cherries from the tree. Sitting on the top of our wooden fence to watch the bats swoop overhead. Chasing mice through the hayfield. My eyelashes covered in ice when it gets down be ..read more

In the age of Giant Eagles, Acmes, and Walmarts, buying freezer beef may seem strange. However, don’t worry. We’re here to walk you through the process, so you can get that high-quality beef in your freezer as soon as possible. Buying freezer beef takes only four simple steps: 01 Downpayment The first part of the process is deciding that you want to fill your freezer with beef, and submitting the downpayment to secure your spot. 02 Beef cost The downpayment goes towards the total cost of the calf, which is calculated by their weight when they go to the butcher. 03 Butchering You provide ..read more