A Spring Farm Update from Seven Sons Farm
Bruce (the 6th son) here with a seasonal update...and one that I'm thrilled to be making because green grass and lots of life are arriving with SPRING. Here's what's happening in Roanoke:
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Bruce Hitzfield
Farm Manager
Bruce is constantly innovating farm systems, aiming to create a blueprint for our farm partners to thrive!
A Winter Update From the Farm
Bruce (the 6th son) here with a farm update for December 2024. In this winter farm production update, I'll discuss a few projects we've recently moved to completion and paint a vision for what's still coming as 2024 nears its end.
French Chefs Visit the Farm
Earlier this month, Spencer and I had the privilege of hosting some incredible chefs from France for a farm tour. They are here in Indiana competing in the World Food Championships which are being hosted in Indianapolis. Last year, their team actually won the World Burger Championship! 🍔 While prepping for their event down in Indianapolis (about 90 minutes South of us), they looked online for a local farm to partner with to grab the meats they'd use for their competition.
Spring Pasture Update with Pictures
Spring is undoubtedly one of the busier seasons on the farm. Not only is there so much new life on the farm (as I'll detail below), but we are also cleaning up from winter and embarking on a number of new projects for the 2024 grass-growing season. Again, while we're known for producing and selling clean, delicious and nutrient-dense meats for home delivery, when you're regenerative-focused farmers like my brothers and I, you first identify as a grass farmer. We are not only responsible for raising your animals with the utmost care and respect, but also building integrity and life into the soil and environment where they live and prosper.
What Are Lectin-Free Eggs?
In the past few decades, more and more clinical research has been devoted to better understanding the connection between the foods we eat and the incidence of disease. There have been several vital food-disease relationships discovered and communicated to the public on the new, in books, podcasts and more. A few familiar such food-disease relationships are...
How to Cook Steak on a Grill - an Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Want to grill the perfect steak, but don't have any experience? Check out our easy step by step grilling steak guide for preparing your own grilled steaks each summer.
How to Make Halloumi Cheese
Is crispy, toasty, salty cheese is what you’re after? Just follow these 8 steps to get that famous grilled cheese everyone’s bound to love.
