From the Farmer

Real talk and weekly insight from the Grass Roots farmers

Hello to all you thoughtful eaters and food system changemakers! Let’s talk about the four-legged farm crew that really earns their keep - our livestock guardian dogs (LGDs). After a wet spring and early summer, things are finally drying out....
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At Freeman Farms in Missouri, our co-op cattle are proudly born and pasture-raised right here in the USA. I'm about to ruin your next trip to the grocery store. Here's the scam: That beef labeled "Product of USA" could actually...
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These sheep surprised me this week by turning what I saw as a problem into a delicacy. To everyone who supports good food, farmers like me, and the small farm community - and to those who care about stewarding the...
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