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Gentle Alpaca Training For Calm Farm HandlingAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, alpaca care includes much more than providing food, shelter, and pasture. Regular, thoughtful handling helps our alpacas…
How Cashmere Fiber Is Separated From Guard HairsCashmere begins as a soft undercoat grown by goats during the coldest part of the year. Unlike sheep’s wool, which is produced in a relatively uniform fleece,…
Shearing cashmere goats: tools, timing, and techniquesCashmere goats produce two distinct types of fiber: a soft insulating undercoat and a coarser outer layer called guard hair. The valuable cashmere down grows…
WhyNot Farm raises cashmere goats for fiber instead of meatAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, every animal has a place in the larger story of responsible agriculture. The farm raises cashmere goats alongside cattle,…
The Health Benefits of Eating Edible Flowers From Our FarmEdible flowers bring color, fragrance, and fresh flavor to everyday meals, but their appeal goes beyond presentation. Many blossoms contain naturally occurring…
Pairing Edible Flowers With Cheese And Charcuterie BoardsA well-built cheese and charcuterie board balances creamy, salty, savory, sweet, spicy, and acidic flavors. Edible flowers add another layer to that…
How We Dry and Store Edible Flowers for Off-Season UseAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, edible flowers are grown alongside hydroponic lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and other fresh produce. Their color,…
Harvesting nasturtiums for peak flavor and colorNasturtiums bring three useful qualities to a garden or farm: vivid color, peppery flavor, and a long harvest window. Their flowers can brighten salads,…
Edible Flowers We Grow For Year-Round Flavor And ColorAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, edible flowers are grown with the same care we give our lettuce, leafy greens, and herbs. Our hydroponic system allows us…
Cilantro in Hydroponics: How to Prevent Bolting and Extend HarvestCilantro is a fast-growing herb with a devoted following among home cooks, restaurants, and food service teams. Its bright leaves bring freshness to salsa,…