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Dispatches from the ranch — the animals, the seasons, and the why behind your food, straight from John & Molly.

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The Why Behind the Ranch

New here? These are the pieces that best capture who we are and how we farm — a good place to begin.

📖Why We Do What We DoOur philosophy on food & farming→ 🥩Know Your Farmer, Know Your MeatWhere your food really comes from→ 🌾Why We FarmThe heart of the operation→ 💰The True Cost of FoodWhat real food is worth→
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Recent Newsletters

Our latest dispatches — seasonal happenings, new arrivals, and life between market days.

Meet the Girls
March 2026

Meet the Girls

Laying Hens
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Helping Hands
November 2025 · Vol. 1

Helping Hands

Challenges
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Moving on Up
August 2025 · Vol. 1

Moving on Up

Laying Hens
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Variety is the Spice of Life
July 2025 · Vol. 1

Variety is the Spice of Life

Events
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Hogging the Spotlight
June 2025 · Vol. 2

Hogging the Spotlight

Pigs
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Expanding Egg Production
June 2025 · Vol. 1

Expanding Egg Production

Broiler Chickens
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Spring Celebrations
May 2025 · Vol. 1

Spring Celebrations

Events
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Freezer Upgrade
March 2025 · Vol. 1

Freezer Upgrade

Equipment
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