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What’s New on the Farm this New Year
Hey folks, January is the first full month of winter, and it starts with New Year’s Day on January 1.
November News on the Farm
For decades, we were the only farm to raise day-old turkeys for 19 weeks, and we processed them on our farm for 500+ customers each year
Fall Into Farm Fulfillment this October
October is the first full month of fall, and the events of October have true meaning.
How the Current Economy Affects the Family Farm
Hi folks, September is the month when summer turns into fall. Mother Nature’s example of shrinkflation is that each day has 24 hours, but ea
Springing Into May Gardening
If you want to choose some early color that can withstand colder weather, pansies are the number one choice. Their colorful faces can also g
The Insight into Our Feed Programs
Greetings, folks! April heralds the advent of spring, kicking off with April 1st, famously known as April Fools’ Day, so brace yourselves fo
A New Year on the Farm
Diversifying the farm's business model is one strategy to mitigate the risks inherent to most family farms. For instance, our farm boasts ov
Thankful for November: A Celebration of Gratitude and Family Traditions
As a fourth-generation farmer, standing on our family farm, I’m reminded of the sacrifices made by our grandparents and parents for the sake
Fall into October and the Pre-Thanksgiving Prep
October is the first full month of fall, putting autumn into full swing. Each year, I hope for late frosts so the harvesting can continue as
August is a Time for Sweet Corn Goodness
When you purchase from area farms, it's a simple two-step from farm to table. With each succeeding generation, there seem to be fewer home g
Celebrating June and All It Has to Offer
June is National Dairy Month, established initially as a grocery/milk promotion in 1937.
You “May” be Surprised by When to Plant this May
Plant annual flowers and vegetables that bear crops above ground during the moon's light. In other words, plant from the first day of the n
Egg-Citing Facts From the Farm
Eggs were grossly attacked back in the 1960s by experts saying we need to eat a low-fat, high-carb diet. This was designed to put processed
Pennsylvania Farm Acts & Laws
arming represents the backbone of Pennsylvania's heritage, with 52,000 farms and 7.3 million acres of farmland, with the average farm acreag
A December Wrap-Up
Christmas is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish celebration, and Kwanza celebrates African American
“Talking Turkey” Down on the Farm
November is an important month for our family farm, and it’s all about the joys brought to the table. November starts with the two-day celeb
Why Good Sources of Protein Are Important
By Ron Eichner Hi folks, September is one of our four transition months as summer fades into fall each year. The autumn equinox occurs at...
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