Welcome! Here at What The Farm, we provide local families with an affordable way to bring home food free of chemicals and hormones.
We believe you should know where your food comes from and the farming practices used to produce it.
We focus on the health and vitality of the land through regenerative farming, and our mission is simple: serve the SOIL, serve the ANIMALS, and serve the COMMUNITY!
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– The Shepherd Family – Chris, Kelly, McKenzie, Sophie, and Jack!
How To Take Advantage of Local Farmers’ Meat Subscriptions
Do you remember when meat subscriptions weren’t a thing? For most of us, this was an unknown phenomenon before 2020. Technically, Butcher Box has been around since 2015, but the push for the convenience of food at your door and the bare shelves in grocery stores have...
What You Need To Know About The Impact of Holistic Management On The Environment
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the impact of holistic management on the environment. Some people say that it is environmentally friendly, while others say that it is not. So, what is the truth? Let's take a closer look at holistic management and...
Harvesting a Bison – The Experience of Riffle Farms
One of the most interesting farm visits we've ever had was at a bison farm. It's amazing how big these creatures are--they're taller than me and weigh way more than I do!--and seeing them up close made us appreciate them even more. If you haven't been on a farm...
Grain-Free Chickens: Why It’s Good For The Community
What if you could raise chickens without any grain or feed from a store? It sounds a little crazy at first, but when you really start to think about it, chickens in the wild have survived all this time without one single trip to the feed and seed. Yes, I know...
How to Support Your Farmers Out of Season
It’s that time of year again. Farmer’s markets are closing up shop for the season. I've got 4 ideas to support your farmers and favorite makers (a chicken farmer, soap makers, cheesemonger, and tea specialist) until spring. Farmer's Markets Many of us are ready for a...
Delicious Fall Treats To Make With Apples
Apple season is in full bloom! Over the last few weeks, we’ve been using local apples in our Food Preservation classes. What do we make with apples? We make some of my mom’s favorite fall-inspired treats: apple chips and apple butter. In this article, I am...
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