Do we vaccinate our animals? It's not a simple answer. Here's the honest truth.

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 has happened in the past. Learn more about the situations where we vaccinated, our vaccine plan for the future, the conventional vaccine recommendations for livestock, some considerations for injection vs digestion.

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The chemical spill in East Palestine, OH is awful. Was our farm affected?

Have you heard about the chemical spill in Palestine, OH? It’s really just awful. My heart goes out to the families and farmers and wildlife and soil in the affected areas. We’ve gotten a slew of emails from customers wondering if our farm was affected. And rightly so! I mean, how can we produce the most natural, highest quality food if our land is contaminated? We did some research, and here's what we found.

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What is Einkorn? Is Einkorn gluten-free? Is Einkorn safe for me?

Einkorn was discovered thousands of years ago. And, gee, modern hybridized wheat has sure deviated a lot from its simple, digestible descendant. Dig into the history of einkorn, it's structure and digestibility and nutrition, and whether or not you should incorporate it into your diet.

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What's up with the egg shortage? There are a few conspiracy theories.

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.

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Nutrition labels are inaccurate. This is why. And, here are our estimates.

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.

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Myoglobin. Reduce waste & increase your pet's health at the same time!

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.

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Heads up! There's a price lock now and a price increase soon.

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.

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Are duck eggs or chicken eggs better? Let's explore the differences.

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.

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You’re not perfect, and neither are we. Have some grace in 2023.

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.

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Why a raw food diet for dogs and cats may be the best

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.

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