At the beginning of the 20th century, 40% of the US population were farmers. Nowadays, less than 2% are farmers. As farm size and efficiency has increased…… Read more “More Than Food: Finding Joy, Belonging, and Connection on the Farm”
Author: Shelly
Our Jersey herd is for sale
We have decided to transition to a beef herd next year and are selling our beautiful Jersey cows. We would prefer to sell them as a complete…… Read more “Our Jersey herd is for sale”
The Regulars’ Table: Community, Tradition, and Gemütlichkeit
When the darkness envelops our days, sweaters become staple clothing, and cottonwood leaves begin to blow, our beloved barn becomes ever more inviting. When her big doors…… Read more “The Regulars’ Table: Community, Tradition, and Gemütlichkeit”
As Summer Sets: Why We Need To Pause Before We Hurry Into Fall
Why does summer always fly by? In the past couple of weeks, how many times have you heard folks say some variation of, “I can’t believe summer…… Read more “As Summer Sets: Why We Need To Pause Before We Hurry Into Fall”
Inspiration from an Amish farm visit
As we approached the farm, a boy, maybe 8 years old, waved to us from the field. Then he hopped back on a simple, low-to-the-ground haying contraption…… Read more “Inspiration from an Amish farm visit”
In the News: Silvopasture
Here’s a recent NPR story about managing forests for livestock grazing, a technique called silvopasture, and a form of agroforestry. Here at Good Trouble, we’re doing it…… Read more “In the News: Silvopasture”
Congrats Louise!
Our grumpy, yet beloved milk cow, Louise, has a new little one, Jacolina. We’re excited to welcome this healthy baby girl as the first birth on our…… Read more “Congrats Louise!”
Farmers and Friends: Let’s cut out the middle meat man
According to new data from the USDA, while consumers are paying higher prices for beef and pork at grocery stores, farmers producing the meat are making less…… Read more “Farmers and Friends: Let’s cut out the middle meat man”
Life at our house
Chickens on the front steps. All day, everyday. Dodge the land mines to get to the door. A metaphor? Probably.
In the News: Hazelnut agriculture in the U.S. Midwest
For folks out there with questions about what we’re doing here at Good Trouble Grove and why in the world we’re filling our fields with trees, here’s…… Read more “In the News: Hazelnut agriculture in the U.S. Midwest”
