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The Diet of a Pasture-Raised PigA pasture-raised pig gets much of its food from a varied outdoor environment, but a healthy diet involves more than turning pigs loose in a field. Pigs are…
Training Donkeys To Guard Livestock On A Working FarmAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, donkeys are part of a broader approach to responsible livestock care. Alongside grass-fed cattle, pasture-raised pigs,…
How Alpacas Support Healthy Pastures at WhyNot FarmHealthy pasture is built through many small, consistent decisions. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, alpacas contribute to that process alongside grass-fed…
Raising Cashmere Goats For Healthy Animals And Fine FiberCashmere goats are valued for the soft, insulating undercoat they grow beneath their coarser guard hairs. That down is collected during the seasonal molt,…
The Breeds We Choose for Our Grass-Fed HerdAt WhyNot Farm, raising cattle is part of a larger commitment to responsible agriculture in Chuckey, Tennessee. Our animals live in a pasture-based system,…
Grass-fed beef: our approach to finishing cattle on pastureAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, raising cattle begins with respect for the animal, the land, and the people who will eventually enjoy the food. Our…
Feeding Our Pasture-Raised Pigs: A Typical Daily RationAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, feeding pasture-raised pigs is part of a larger system built around healthy animals, responsible land use, and careful…
What Happens to Unsold Greens at the End of the WeekFresh lettuce, herbs, leafy greens, and edible flowers have a short window between peak quality and the point when customers no longer want them. For a local…
Daily Plant Health Checks in Our Hydroponic BedsAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, plant health begins with a routine that is easy to repeat and careful enough to catch small changes early. Our hydroponic…
Why We Grow Leafy Greens in a Deep Water Culture SystemFresh lettuce and herbs can be grown in many ways, from open fields and raised beds to greenhouses and vertical farms. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, we…