Advocacy
Caring for animals with a conscience
People who care for animals do so with a conscience – we consider it an honor and privilege to do so. We give medication accordingly – with a conscience. However, farm size doesn’t change the care, concern and human conscience that goes into responsible animal care. If you’ve ever stood with a farm animal…
Read MoreWhen beliefs and behaviors differ
“Seth Pecksniff, a character with a holier-than-thou attitude in Charles Dickens’s 1844 novel Martin Chuzzlewit, was no angel, though he certainly tried to pass himself off as one. Pecksniff liked to preach morality and brag about his own virtue, but in reality he was a deceptive rascal who would use any means to advance…
Read MoreThe demonization of the corn stalk
Meg, a friend and fellow professional speaker from suburban Chicago, visited our farm with her daughter, Frankie, on a beautiful blue-sky summer weekend. Frankie soon started asking a furry of questions, including, “What is that growing in the field? Isn’t that sweet corn?” Frankie had correctly identified it as corn, but then we had a…
Read MoreWater is the lifeblood of a sustainable family business
Three generations working side-by-side to bring in harvest. Identical twin daughters. Long days of staring at little red berries, followed by short nights. Energy, patience, stamina and passion are needed to bring in this tangy holiday tradition. Fall harvest in Massachusetts is a beautiful combination of crimson color on this cranberry farm and colorful…
Read MoreCheckout with truth, not fear or guilt
It’s time for a confession: I dread going to the grocery store. It’s overwhelming and takes too much time. Besides, food costs too much. And how is a mom or dad supposed to know if they’re doing the right thing for their family? Go back to the basics. Confusion and emotionalism has made…
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