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We are excited to share some wonderful news with our Growing Roots Farm family! You can now find our pasture-raised, soy-free eggs at Up the Creek Convenience in Versailles, Kentucky! Since the beginning of Growing Roots Farm, our mission has been simple: raise wholesome food with integrity and share the surplus with our community. Whether you have shopped with us at a farmers' market, ordered through our website, or visited the farm, we are incredibly grateful for your support. Now, thanks to our partnership with Up the Creek Convenience, picking up a dozen of our fresh eggs is even more...

We are excited to introduce one of the newest additions to our pet treat lineup: Freeze-Dried Chicken Necks! These treats are made with just one ingredient, our pasture-raised chicken necks. Freeze Dried Chicken Necks are natural treats for a wholesome reward for dogs who love to chew. Nothing added, nothing artificial, and no preservatives. Best for Larger Dogs After sharing these with our customers, we've found that larger dogs seem to enjoy them the most. While every dog has their own preferences, many smaller dogs weren't as interested in the larger size and texture of the chicken necks. If you have...

We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

If you have spent any time around backyard chickens or local farms, you probably heard people talk about "unwashed eggs." Many customers are surprised to learn that fresh eggs naturally come with a protective coating. This means that they do not need to be washed immediately after collection. At Growing Roots Farm, we often receive questions about unwashed eggs, why some farms sell them, and whether they are available from us. Here's what you should know. What Is an Unwashed Egg? When a hen lays an egg, it is covered with a natural protective layer called the "bloom". This coating...

We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...