by Daniel | Mar 8, 2018 | Daniel, East West Farm
Have you heard of a Jack of all trades? Do you know one? I’m sure that you aren’t surprised that a farmer tends to be one. He (or she) is likely enough of a mechanic to not only change oil or tires, but to be able to repair fuel leaks or replace and pack...
by Daniel | Dec 15, 2017 | Daniel, East West Farm, Farm
As a small farmer, I have been alarmed at just how many small farms close down. I mean with all the hype and excitement over eating real food, connecting with food, and becoming more aware about what we are eating, you’d think all these new startup farms would...
by Daniel | Oct 7, 2017 | chickens, Daniel, East West Farm, Eggs, Farm, free range chicken, GMO, Pastured poultry
As of 2018, we will no longer be feeding feeds that are NON-GMO. Oh, we’re not switching to GMOs if that’s what you’re thinking, we’re switching to Organic. Some folks make the mistaken assumption that because Genetically Modified Organisms...
by Daniel | Jun 18, 2014 | Daniel, East West Farm
Life has become extremely busy as of late and it’s difficult to find time to focus on writing. The only reason I am right now is because I am still up from a 3:00 call at the fire station. Making the transition to a private food buying club has been exhausting...
by Daniel | Jan 16, 2014 | Daniel
As our farm members, online followers and friends know, we now only purchase organic feed. There are a few reasons why. Organic grains are grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides so they are better for our environment. Because they are grown...
by Daniel | Dec 14, 2013 | Daniel, East West Farm, Farm
Being a skip generation farmer, I find the roller coaster of emotion that comes with it to be exhilarating, exhausting and frustrating. I guess for those who grow up on a farm, there is an ingrained ability to take it in stride without stumbling too much. It never...
