The USDA is back to its usual antics... a common theme among local and regional butchers processors we know and use ourselves - including Joel's shop - is that the USDA loves to spend its time and resources harassing small butcher shops. For years,...

There's a lot going on in food and farming right now. A ban on cattle imports from Mexico because of the screw worm outbreak.Some artificial and synesthetic dyes being removed from the US food supply.A new possible surgeon general whose family openly...

Huge food freedom bill in Indiana passed their house 90-1 in favor.Awesome egg and poultry bills in Kentucky moving along. All across the nation folks are pushing to restore farm and food freedom... and winning. So, we have been pretty busy behind t...

There are many dangers in life. Quicksand. Banana peels. Four year olds hitting computer keys when dad is trying to write and send an email before they go on a walk. So here it is again - with the right title - courtesy of my four year old. ********...

Lots of folks over the past decade have found themselves in new places and parts of the country. Some are calling it the "great sort," as folks search for more likeminded places and more opportunity to build life and community. Jim Gale is one of th...

I was on the phone today with Steven Renafro, one of the founders of Masa/Ancient Crunch. They are the first truly seed oil free, pastured tallow based organic chip makers in the nation. We were catching up about all sorts of things - RFK's confirm...

Eggs are all over the news. Every time I ride in the car and turn on the radio seems someone is talking about their eggtrxa cost they see almost week after week at the store. In all I have read and seen, though, there are two things no one mentions....

We are less than two months away from Rogue Florida, and confirmed three more speakers or teachers this week. You can check out who all is coming here. ______________________________________The snow and ice of the last three weeks reminded me of som...

A few months ago, I came home from judo and BJJ with a problem.I could barely walk. I banged up my right knee a bit during sparring. It felt sore during practice.It felt worse on the way home.And by that evening I was hobbling around the house. Jes...

Ever wanted to spend five or more days in central Florida?Escape in mid March when the Winter blues can only be beat by warm sunshine, good food, and good fellowship?And do it at an affordable price while hanging out with Dr. Chris Masterjohn, Dr. Si...