From the Farmer

Real talk and weekly insight from the Grass Roots farmers

CELEBRATING THE COOPERATIVE 7 years into our farming journey, Andrea and I were on the verge of burnout. Don't get me wrong, we loved what we were doing, but the steep learning curve of raising animals on pasture was just...
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The Battle Over Food Standards Grab your garden trowels and get ready for action! There's a bill creeping through Congress that has me more confused than a rooster with a wristwatch. It's called the EATS Act, and I just spent this...
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I've been flooded with messages about bird flu and mRNA vaccines making headlines lately. It’s time for an honest chat about what's really happening and why it matters more than you might think. I'm not just saying this as some...
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Grab your boots, because I'm about to wade into one of farming's most controversial topics - daylight saving time! And before you start pointing fingers at us farmers, let me set the record straight: contrary to popular belief, we didn't...
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Want to hear something wild? If a Snickers bar were the size of a 15 lb turkey, it would cost over $170! Now, I'm not too proud to admit that I do love the occasional Snickers bar, but I was...
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