Reflections for the New Year

Here we are. Heading into the new year. As most of us do, the farmer finds himself reflecting upon 2019.

Read more

The gifts you give with Miller’s all year

It’s that magical time of year when we think a lot about giving and getting to know your family and friends a bit better. Yet, you may not think about all you give and learn the whole year long. It happens every day and every time you buy and eat real food from our farm. In this honor, I wrote a poem for you.

Read more

Is beef killing the world or saving the world?

In honor of the farmer sending some beef cattle to the processor and re-upping our beef inventory this week, I’d like to dispel some myths about beef farming. These days, so many people have beef with beef. The general consensus is that by eating beef you are killing the planet. However, that blanket statement is simply not true. It’s not about what a farmer’s raising but rather about how the farmer’s raising it.

Read more

How to overcome the blackhole that is your freezer

We held a major pork sale last week. I was surprised by the amount of people who reported that, although they would like to participate and get a great deal on our amazing pork, they simply didn’t have room in their freezer. This really got me thinking. Why do so many people have no space in their freezer?

Read more

6 yummy recipes so you can love cooking your pork bundle

When your freezer is filled with a variety of pork, there’s so many dishes you can make. Here are some recipes to inspire your cooking!

Read more

Boost your wellness with this super bone broth protein

First, let’s get this straight. Bone broth is not a regular stock or broth. It’s the superhero of stocks. Some call is liquid gold. Where stock and broth are boiled for a few hours, bone broth is simmered for up to 24 hours or pressure cooked for at least 90 minutes. Bone broth should also contain vinegar, which draws additional nutrients from the bones. There are a lot of amazing benefits of bone broth, but today we’re going to focus on one - collagen!

Read more

4 simple farm meals to make you budget happy

If you’re reading this email, then you likely know the importance of food and its effects on your health. However, eating well by sourcing food from small farms can be expensive and consume a good portion of your budget. Many customers have reported to me the desire to buy more small farm food but are held back by the prices. I’m hoping I can help this week.

Read more

The great Milk Diet experiment results are in

Being in the dairy business, we hear a lot of rumors about milk on the farm. One particular rumor really got us curious: You can live on only milk. So, is this true? We had to look into it more.

Read more

Getting food from the Amish is better, right?

When I tell people that I work for an Amish farmer, they sometimes respond, “They make the best food!” Then, they usually go on to tell a story of how they ate an amazing whoopie pie from an Amish market, how they visited Lancaster County and ate at a yummy restaurant, or how they only order food from Amish farmers. There seems to be a mentality that, since the Amish are more connected to nature, they would automatically make food that’s more natural and better for you. However, that’s simply not the case. Let me explain.

Read more

What is A2/A2 milk and why it’s better for your body

There are an array of confusing and subjective food labels in stores - Prime, Choice or Select beef, Grade A or Grade B maple syrup, free range or pastured eggs, etc. These labels are all based on a human making a subjective assessment of the product. The lines that divide each are blurry. When it comes to milk, the A2/A2 label is objective and scientific.

Read more