There's a Twitter storm of people supposed what caused the chicken egg shortage. Is it mRNA vaccines, avian flu, commercial chicken feed? Here are some of the theories as well as what our farm is doing in response.

In the food industry, nutrition labels are voluntary. If you’ve bought one of our products, then you know that we choose to NOT include nutrition labels. There are a few reasons why. Let's dive in and learn more about why nutrition labels are inherently inaccurate. And, get access to our new Real Foods Nutrition Facts Guide.

The best pet food that you’ve probably never heard of is called myoglobin. You see it frequently - it’s the red, pink, or purple liquid that pools in the bottom of the bag when you thaw out a piece of meat. It’s often mistaken for blood, but it’s actually an incredibly important nutrient - for both you and your pet. Learn more about what myoglobin is and the benefits of feeding it to your pet.

The farm finished reviewing last year’s metrics and made its budget for 2023. And, we came to a disappointing but necessary conclusion. We sadly need to raise prices. Learn more about why, how this compares to the rest of the country, and when the price lock is until.

If you saw a duck egg and a chicken egg side by side, would you know how to spot the difference? Maybe, maybe not. But, there are marked difference between duck eggs and chicken eggs - physical, culinary, and nutritionally.

An important tenet of Amish culture is having grace, and it's on the farm team's mind as we roll into 2023. Interested in joining our grace-giving initiative? Read for more details and for 8 ways to extend grace to others.

Domesticated dogs and cats are descendants of wild animals and haven't had time to evolve to eat cooked foods or starchy ingredients. However, processed canned and dried foods have become the norm. Let's explore how a raw diet may benefit your pet and ways to start introducing more bioavailable foods into your dog's or cat's meals.

For years, it’s been a dream of ours to offer salami. First, it’s delicious. Second, we love that it helps us use more of the animal (the less waste, the better). And, third, it’s pretty neat to preserve meat and make a fairly shelf stable, post-apocalyptic kind of product. It’s been quite a challenge. There are a good amount of salami makers around, but most are unwilling to adjust their recipes to be more natural. This year, we finally found Nello!

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of nutrients our bodies can absorb when we eat food. Let's explore what bioavailability is, the types of foods we choose, how we prepare each food, what foods we combine together, and your unique body. All of these factors determine whether you are getting balanced nutrition and staying in optimal health.

One of the top customer questions we get is, “Do you vaccinate your animals?” I wish the answer was simple. I wish it was a direct yes or no, but it’s more complicated than that. We do not routinely vaccinate our animals, but it does happen sometimes. Learn more about the situations where we would vaccinate, the conventional vaccine recommendations for livestock, and some considerations for injection vs digestion.