Cooking With Petrichor - Farm-to-Table Ground Pork Recipes
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Cooking With Petrichor - Farm-to-Table Ground Pork Recipes

I hope you’ll appreciate the flexibility of ‘recipes’ that cook like a momma… “to taste” is a totally valid measurement. If that’s not enough for you, let them serve as jumping off points

So, without further ado, here are 5 simple ‘recipes’ that can make your ground pastured pork shine!

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Making Do with Petrichor Farm - Low-Cost Pasture Tiller
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Making Do with Petrichor Farm - Low-Cost Pasture Tiller

We live in a world that teaches us to throw money at problems. Swipe now – pay later. Just go get what you need from the store! Do what you want and don’t let anything stand in your way.

That kind of quick-fix thinking makes us miss out on opportunities to cultivate resourcefulness and embrace a more mindful approach to consumption. 

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Up Close & Personal - Ferdinand’s Story
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Up Close & Personal - Ferdinand’s Story

The hard thing about starting anything is the newness. You just can’t know what you don’t know. It’s no one’s fault — It’s just how it is, and, unless you have someone with experience holding your hand, you have to learn some things the hard way. 

I didn’t know it then, but this was going to be one of those times…

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Oklahoma Farm Market Tokens: Stretch that Grocery Budget
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Oklahoma Farm Market Tokens: Stretch that Grocery Budget

Grocery prices deliver a gut punch with every shopping trip these days. We’re all trying to think of ways to save, whether it’s cooking at home more or changing what we lean on for nutrition. One thing you may not have thought to look into is your local Farmers Markets’ token program! Let’s take a look at what’s available at the Market I frequent.

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Explore 14 of Oklahoma’s Local Farmers Markets
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Explore 14 of Oklahoma’s Local Farmers Markets

Spring has officially sprung, and farmers Markets across Oklahoma are starting up. If you’re not already shopping at these events, you’re missing out! I promise I’m not just saying that because I’m biased! 😉

This article is about what to expect from your first visit to a local Farmers Market, where you can find Petrichor Farm Booths, and details on the market scene in central Oklahoma.

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Curing Bacon At Home - a How-To and Why Guide
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Curing Bacon At Home - a How-To and Why Guide

Nothing beats the rich, smoky flavor of homemade bacon, especially when it’s made from high-quality, pasture-raised pork. Whether you prefer a classic salt and sugar cure or something more adventurous with spices and herbs, this guide will walk you through the entire process.

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Up-Close and Personal - Meet the Canines
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Up-Close and Personal - Meet the Canines

If it were always SEO and pillar topics in this Farm Journal, it wouldn’t be an authentic reflection of Petrichor Farm… an every-fluid little homestead full of life and never-ending projects. You may not learn anything applicable or life changing in these more personal posts. But you’ll get to know me, my family, and my farm, and I tend to think that’s pretty darn important.

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Farm-Processed Meat: Why We Prioritize Method Over Money
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Farm-Processed Meat: Why We Prioritize Method Over Money

Farm-processed meat is becoming more common. What’s all the buzz really about? Let’s dig into the benefits, process, and why more people are choosing this farm-fresh option. In learning all of that, you’ll come to understand why we’ve chosen to prioritize this method of harvest in spite of the business challenges it brings.

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The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Meats
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The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Meats

“The current push towards more sustainable and ethical foods is a trend I can get behind. It’s crazy to think just how much of a difference location can make. But the benefits of your meat living on pasture while growing offers benefits that go beyond delectable flavor on the dinner plate.

Let’s dive into the key reasons to make the switch.”

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Change is in the air…
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Change is in the air…

Pasture-raised broilers coming to Moore! Get a glimpse into my thought process and how this unexpected opportunity came about.

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