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At Growing Roots Farm, we are a small family farm in the heart of Kentucky. We are dedicated to raising food with care and integrity. By using regenerative growing practices, we work with nature to build healthier soil, support animal well-being and provide superior products directly to our customers.  Our look may have changed, but our family and our commitment to you remains the same.

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...

People often ask, "What exactly do you do?" I sometimes struggle to answer this question as our days are filled with a lot of different activities that will vary with the season and even vary depending on the day. Instead of boring you with the activities of a mom, I am going to describe a day in the life of our toddler. All of the events are real; however, I have taken literary liberty in expressing the thoughts that I believe may be passing through that pretty little head of hers.    Here is my attempt at describing her day...

At Growing Roots Farm, our mission has always been about more than just food — it’s about community, connection, and supporting local families. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a delicious new collaboration with South Miller Sweets, a home bakery lovingly run by Mallory Wagoner in Cynthiana, Kentucky. We’ve known Mallory and her family for years, and we’ve long admired the care and creativity she pours into every batch of cookies, scones, and seasonal baked goods. When the opportunity came up to work together, it felt like a perfect fit.   Who Is South Miller Sweets? Mallory is a talented baker,...

We often forget what a blessing time is for us. We waste it, we spend it, but we do not always treasure it. Time is the resource that we can never "earn" more of or create for ourselves.  My daughter came to me recently with a sincere question. She had been spending time with her church youth group when the conversation turned to the passage of time. Of course, it wasn't discussed in this manner, but even children can appreciate the value of this resource. She asked "They said that they were sad that summer was almost over. The weather...