I am copying this article from a group I’m in on Facebook – Florida Farm Finder. I did not write this article nor do I take credit for it. I couldn’t have said it better myself therefore I decided to share it and give full credit where credit is due. For my readers in Florida,…
Years ago I bought rabbits from a rescue for a small rehoming fee. At the time my boys wanted to start showing animals for 4H so this was a great animal to begin their showing careers. Fast forward 4 years and the boys decided not to show the rabbits after all and I still have…
Like many topics in the farming industry today, weaning beef calves can be a touchy subject. It’s not always as dramatic or traumatic as some people make it out to be though. On our farm we think about the welfare of our animals first. How can it be the least stressful for our calves, the…
More than 70% of the plants in our food supply depend on insects and other animals for pollination. By growing flowers in the vegetable garden you’re not only adding color and making your garden a beautiful place, you’re increasing your yields! Flowers deter pests, attract pollinators, and improve biodiversity. Here are my top 5 best…
You’ve probably heard the word Tallow but aren’t sure what it is. Well, it’s simply beef fat that has been rendered (cooked down) to remove any impurities. Tallow is a liquid when heated and a solid when cooled. Tallow is a traditional fat that has been used for centuries. Vegetable oils came onto the scene…
I know, I know, it’s only November of 2023 but now is the time to start planning your spring gardens! For us here in North Florida, we are lucky and can plant a few things through the winter as long as they are frost tolerant. But the first step to garden planning is knowing your…
We recently had two steers butchered. We raise these cows to provide meat for our family and to sell beef shares to other families. Our number one goal is nutrient dense meat that nourishes our bodies and animals that are well cared for. That means meeting all their needs and letting them live their lives…
It has been 3 weeks today since Hurricane Idalia barreled through North Florida and caused catastrophic farm damage for us and many of our neighbors. This is a unique part of Florida. Hailed as the last frontier of agriculture in this state, it is not over-crowded, over-developed, or over-modernized. It’s quiet, spacious, peaceful, and much…