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Behind the scenes of milk safety and our e. Coli scare last week.

Last week, we had an e. Coli scare. Gasp! Please donā€™t freak out. It was a FALSE positive, and we kinda knew it would be like that. But, that didnā€™t mean that our farm world wasnā€™t turned upside down because of it. Hereā€™s what happened. Get a behind the scenes look at how food safety works on a farm like ours and the length we go to be a reliable source for the highest quality foods.

How to know if there's chlorine on your chicken

You may already be privy to the fact that it is standard procedure for chickens to take a chlorine bath when being processed. 97% of chickens processed in USDA facilities are bathed in chlorine - even certified organic farms and their processors do it.

What does your skin, yogurt, and lactic acid have to do with each other?

When I hear the word ā€œlactic acidā€, I immediately think about dairy and fermentation. I donā€™t generally think about skinā€¦ but now I am! Iā€™ve used yogurt and kefir in face masks before, but I was doing it for the probiotics. Since your skin is the largest organ on your body, having a good microbiologic balance is so important. But now, I have another reason ā€“ lactic acid!!! Read on for more info about lactic acid, yogurt, and using it on your skin.

The Art of Fermentation: Exploring the Health Benefits of All-Natural Salami

Our recent venture into crafting all-natural salami has been an inspiring journey filled with discoveries and a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of fermentation. Today, let's delve into the captivating aspects of salami fermentation, explore the remarkable health benefits it offers, and uncover the intriguing colors of mold that add to its allure.

Important egg update. We have 2 egg farmers now.

Planning to have enough corn & soy free eggs for our amazing customers can be a challenge. Getting through the egg shortage earlier this year had an unintended consequence, we found a new permanent egg farmer to partner with. Learn more about the farming practices and what you'll see on the site here.

Butter paper with no PFAS? Yes, please! Any way to reduce toxins we take.

You may have heard the hubbub about Kerrygold needing to recall their butter after discovering it contained high levels of PFAS, which are forever chemicals. Ugh. Toxins are becoming harder and harder to avoid. When it comes to food,Ā itā€™s not just about how the food is produced but also how itā€™s packaged. Let's take a dive into what PFAS are and what to watch out for regarding PFAS in food. And, most importantly, how we know that there are no PFAS in our butter paper!

No mRNA vaccines for our animals. What livestock vaccines are required anyway?

We do not and will not use mRNA vaccines for our animals. For the most part, vaccines in livestock and poultry are recommended, NOT required. Itā€™s a choice. That being said, vaccines in food, especially mRNA vaccines, is definitely something to be concerned about in the future. Let's take a look at animal vaccine development, new legislation, and new techy terms as we move out of the Wild West of vaccine policy.