Guides
Plain answers to the questions people have before they buy direct from a farm for the first time.
How to buy eggs direct from a farm
Where to find farm eggs, what the labels mean in plain terms, and how farm gate egg sales work.
How to buy meat in bulk from a farm
What a quarter or half animal means, how hanging weight works, and what to ask the farmer before you commit.
How to find local food near you
The five main ways to buy direct from local farms, and how to pick the one that fits how you shop.
How u-pick farms work
What to bring, what to ask, and how to pick well on your first u-pick visit.
Questions to ask before you buy from a farm
Seven plain questions that tell you how your food was raised, and what a good answer sounds like.
What is a CSA? Farm share boxes explained
How community supported agriculture works, what a share costs you in practice, and the questions to ask before you sign up.