On the farm, the plants and animals live by the light of the day. We, however, live by artificial times on clocks and watches. This creates, in my opinion, a number of problems. I’d like to recommend a different way of thinking about time. The two principal times of the day are sunrise and sunset. … Read more
We’ve been told that our prices are too low. After all, we charge around $5 for a gallon of raw milk, $3 or $4 for a dozen free-range eggs and, as we announced today, $5 for a pound of grass-fed beef. Yes, that’s lower than many others charge, but it’s not too low–and boy does … Read more
Whether you’re on a farm like us, in a suburban development or in the middle of a city, you can live according to the principle of self-sufficiency. I prefer to avoid the modern language or “organic” or “natural” because I think it’s silly. To have a massive, industrialized farm producing an “organic” crop and then … Read more
Traditionally, the farm housewife was responsible for keeping tabs on the money and products coming in and out of the house, as a part of the larger farm accounting system. Managing these accounts on a farm is unlike mere check book balancing in a modern consumer household. This guide provides detailed instructions on what records are … Read more