by Christina Traeger | Dec 17, 2018 | Christina and Hailey
When folks come to the market they see our table, and items on it, but what we don’t see or sometimes know is what’s all gone on to make that happen. While I know some folks are big impulse shoppers, and some are very calculated, with lists, and plans,...
by Christina Traeger | Nov 27, 2018 | Beef, Christina and Hailey, Pigs
This one is really easy! Don’t just drive by the driveway. Stop in, and BUY something! Don’t just walk past them at the farmer’s market. Stop and buy something! Do more than “thank a farmer” as you pass by. Farmer’s are very...
by Christina Traeger | Nov 27, 2018 | Beef, Christina and Hailey, Pigs
While the debate rages on, I went corn and soy free to our animals years ago. Why? It started out as a simple issue for myself. I got a terrible gut ache from eating pork. Didn’t matter if it was bacon, sausage, or ribs. I was miserable. The length of time I...
by Christina Traeger | Nov 27, 2018 | Christina and Hailey
As a rancher, I have all of the responsibilities to caring for the livestock in all weather. We aren’t able to just put away the lawn mower and call it good when the snow shovel is near the door and the ice scraper is in the back seat. While I have to do those...