From the Farmer

Real talk and weekly insight from the Grass Roots farmers

Young Farmers, Old Wisdom, Big Heart

I never thought I'd say this, but a millionaire celebrity just became my favorite spokesman for struggling farmers. Friday nights find Andrea and me watching this British fellow stumble through farming – face-palming one minute, pumping our fists the next,...
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Together is the Only Way Forward

Standing in a Montana pasture last week, I watched 2,000 people cheer for the exact same thing we're building here at Grass Roots.I was reminded that we're not fighting alone. The Old Salt Festival brought together regenerative ranchers, conscious consumers, and wood-fired...
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Farming Like the Future Depends on It

I'll be straight with you: there's always that moment this time of year when I question my sanity. It's peak season, and we're out here juggling flaming pitchforks. We're moving 12,000 chickens across our pastures – that's a lot of...
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Meet the Farmers Out-Innovating Big Ag

Ever wonder what real innovation looks like? Hint: It's not always about the latest tech gadget.I've been farming for nearly two decades, and I thought I'd seen it all. But Stanton Martin and his crew at Martin Farm keep proving me...
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