As our video post earlier in the week showed, Trish and Brian McKeighen purchased a farm in Saint David, Arizona that had a dozen pecan trees. The couple used Brian’s baking knowledge to create new...
Young & Wanting to Farm, Trish & Brian McKeighen Pick Pecans
- January 6, 2020
- Tagged as: Arizona, eggs, pecans, protein, southwest, women farmers
Trish & Brian McKeighen both have full-time jobs, but as they were planning a wedding, they also knew they wanted to farm. They kept their eyes open for something near Brian’s hometown of Saint David,…
Traditional Smokehouse Likely to Make you Crave Virginia Ham
- December 23, 2019
- Tagged as: ham, meat, protein, Virginia, women farmers
There are few foods that have make me dreamy-eyed my entire life but ham and potato salad are definitely life-long loves. Consequently, a traditional smokehouse has had a near mystical quality my whole life. And…
Trails, Birds & Burrows Get Attention at Crawfish Ponds
- December 11, 2019
- Tagged as: crawfish, Louisiana, protein
As someone who craves crawfish and spends a lot of time plotting how I will get access to the good stuff since I currently live in the Midwest, I am a natural for finding an…
When a friend told me he was starting a popcorn farm business, I felt certain that I would end up being a regular customer. And I sure have! Having Ella & Ollie Popcorn grown just…
Over the years, I have no idea how many times I have told the story of the first farm I ever visited, the first farmer I interviewed — Mr. Ray Young. I do know it…
Taking a Quick Look at Stelly’s
- December 10, 2019
- Tagged as: crawfish, Louisiana, protein, restaurant
Stelly’s Restaurant is a constant for locals and an experience for out of towners!
Visiting a Lettuce Farm — Where Salads Get Their Start
- December 10, 2019
- Tagged as: Arizona, lettuce, vegetables
The crisp of iceberg or romaine lettuce… There is nothing like it. And while salads are really common, it is pretty unusual to visit a lettuce farm. That’s why a tour with Jonathan Dinsmore (@TheFarmerJon…
Food is such a great part of almost any Instagram feed (GroundedbytheFarm_ has just started there and I’m JPlovesCOTTON). The accounts that stand out for many of us are home or celebrity chefs but people…
Grounded by the Farm is a new podcast featuring food conversations with farmers. Each interview will focus on a specific food and we will be talking with a farmer who produces that, learn the ways...
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