From the Farmer

Real talk and weekly insight from the Grass Roots farmers

Our pasture-raised cattle thrive while grazing and roaming freely at the base of the Ozark Mountains. For anyone else out there navigating autoimmune issues, this one's for you. About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Since...
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Welcome to October on the farm! Cooler nights, crisp mornings, abundant sunshine, and a month painted in shades of yellow. Goldenrod, tickweed, butterflies, leaves starting to turn, longer nights, and shortening day.Yesterday I heard and saw the first flock of...
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A look at our evening setup as we begin rounding up birds from the pasture by hand. Every four weeks during poultry season (and every two weeks during the extra-crazy mid-season stretch) we face one of our most challenging weeks: chicken...
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We’ve been taught to avoid the richest, most flavorful cuts of meat, but science says otherwise. New testing shows pasture-raised dark meat chicken and pork are packed with omega-3s, vitamins, and antioxidants—nutrients most Americans lack. Discover why the cuts Big Ag told us to fear may actually be the most nourishing foods for your table.

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