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Deep nutrition
I have been reading the book Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan and in it she suggests that there are four nutritional habits that have been observed all around the world that have historically produced health and longevity. These nutritional strategies or pillars as she calls them are: She also emphasizes the importance of limiting sugar and vegetable oils. I
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What are the spots all over the pasture?
A customer friend of mine texted me the other day and said, “Google Maps is the coolest example of how beneficial your feeding systems are to field fertility. You can’t argue with the picture!” What she was talking about is the chicken-pox-like pattern you can see in the fields just south of the red Farm One
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The Thing about our Animals
One of the most common questions we get is about the animals on our farm: where they come from, how they’re raised, and what makes them special. The short answer? We know them well, we care for them deeply, and we raise them the way we believe animals should be raised. Cattle We’ve known our
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Lard: Let’s talk about it
Lard might not be trendy, but it’s one of the most useful and underrated ingredients you can have in your kitchen. First let’s clear up this terrible myth that lard is bad for your health. Animal fat has been demonized in our society to encourage people to instead buy hydrogenated vegetable oil. Even lard that
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BBQ Season
Don’t you just love a good summer BBQ?! The smoky flavours, the minimal clean up and best of all enjoying good company out in the yard. It’s tempting to try to impress your guests with elaborate dishes or complicated recipes, but often it’s the simplest dishes that are the most delicious. Start with high quality
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Observation
As a farmer one of the most important tools in my toolbox is observation. When I go about my days I am always looking, feeling, smelling, listening for clues. Nature is the greatest teacher and if you pay attention it will show you the answers to the questions you might be asking. Looking at my