The Dexter Cattle Advantage: Why Our Cows are Pint-Sized Powerhouses
Ever wondered why our cows seem more petite than your average bovine? One of the best things about having kids on our farm is the questions they ask. Adults also wonder the same thing, but don’t want to offend… On a recent farm tour, a child gave me a disappointing...
Agritourism and the Survival of Small Farms
It has never been more important for small farms to find ways to attract visitors. With the rise of agritourism, farmers like us, have a new opportunity to keep their businesses afloat. Agritourism can take many forms, from simple farm visits to more elaborate...
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...
How to Encourage Your Kids to Connect With Nature
Do you feel like your kids are more connected with a “screen” than anything else these days? For us, it’s gotten so much worse since COVID. Sports were canceled, School was online, and playdates were next to impossible. To make them feel a little better, screen times...
