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Why we raise pigs without steroidal growth promotersAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, our small herd of pigs lives outdoors on pasture from arrival to departure. We never administer steroidal growth…
How Our Family Processes Sheep Wool for Crafts and InsulationFor generations, wool has sat at the heart of Australian pastoral life, from the shearing sheds of New South Wales to the rolling green hills of Tasmania. At…
How Cashmere Goats Stay Comfortable Through Cold MonthsCold weather changes the rhythm of life at WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee. As temperatures fall, our cashmere goats spend more time seeking shelter,…
Juggling Livestock and Leafy Greens on a Mixed Family FarmMixed farms, where animals and vegetables share the same property, are quietly reappearing across the Australian landscape. In Melbourne and Sydney, chefs are…
Slatted concrete barn floors and cleaner animal housingAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, we raise grass-fed cattle, pasture-raised pigs, cashmere goats, alpacas, and donkeys with an emphasis on humane…
Why Appointment-Based Farm Visits Work Better for EveryoneAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, a visit is much more than a quick walk past a few animals. Our family-owned operation includes hydroponic lettuce, leafy…
Behind the farm gate: what it really takes to run a farm standA weathered honesty box at the end of a gravel driveway, a trestle table under a striped awning, a fridge full of hydroponic lettuce beside a chalkboard sign —…
Reusable Farmers Market Bags Built for Real Australian MarketsMost shoppers have a graveyard of abandoned tote bags stuffed in a drawer somewhere. The handles tear, the seams give way, and the bag lands in landfill after…
stone Weeding And Edible Flowers For Modern GrowersAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, the team cultivates hydroponic, pesticide-free lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers, and they have developed…
Why we don’t use chemical algaecides in our feed channelsAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, our hydroponic channels are designed to grow clean, fresh lettuce, leafy greens, herbs and edible flowers. Water moves…