Rusted Plowshare

08/01/2026

We currently have farm-fresh pasture raised lambs and hogs available and are organizing our next processing date.

The animals are ready now. Once we have at least five customers interested in purchasing a whole animal, we'll schedule a processing date.

By processing several animals at once, transportation costs can be shared, helping reduce the overall expense for everyone.

If you're interested in reserving a whole lamb or hog, simply email [email protected] for for more details or to reserve an animal and we'll add you to the list for the next processing date.

07/27/2026

Sheep surrounded by our new trees in white tree tubes.

07/24/2026

Picture perfect pork.

07/23/2026

Sorry we ghosted you. We have been dormant for a season on social media. We've had some big transitions the last few years. Grandpa Charlie, the founder of the farm, passed away in February 2025 at the ripe age of 96 after a season of intense care. After his passing came a season of restoration... restoration of homes, humans and a new normal. We've had a season that has been needed and hard at times, but necessary. We've still been farming, but we have some new additions and updates that we're excited to share.

We must learn from the soil that to restore health and wellness we must recognize that dormant seasons are necessary to restore health and life in our bodies and souls.

Stay tuned to learn what's going on at Rusted Plowshare and our newest business, Stacked Ag.

04/25/2024

Check out the piece Scripps News put together about what we are doing on our farm! https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/america-forward/old-farming-methods-draw-interest-as-climate-environment-demand-them?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR37_KtiVyZCYlboqYTDV-hvxYoZAUMQ138EyoxGtON1lfscMmZ2gd3Iovc_aem_ATkQMn5YajeCk5XIN0Igt0tUi5liTm_MmDlzjIYwSZmToD-KJN9biYfpmqz1aJF29xr_FwLJpjFfThr29Y0TwMyI

The University of Missouri is part of a national incentive program for farmers to make better use of their land.

01/15/2024

If you are interested in learning more about silvopasture, check out the 15th Annual Agroforestry Symposium at https://centerforagroforestry.org/event/2024-agroforestry-symposium-silvopasture-in-practice/.

10/19/2023

What would be an alternate use for these four grain bins? I'd love to hear your ideas!

10/19/2023

This is a newsletter from a few weeks ago, it is a reflection on the incredible slowness of goodness. A helpful reflection in a culture that values efficiency, convenience, and quick fixes.

The Incredible Slowness of Goodness

10/19/2023

I love that my kids now take pictures of their food too. Monkey see, monkey do!

10/18/2023

Using our vegetable scraps to feed our chickens is mutually beneficial.