From the Farmer

Real talk and weekly insight from the Grass Roots farmers

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...
Continue reading

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.

Continue reading
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....
Continue reading