Rocky Ridge Farm

06/09/2026

From bare dirt that would hardly grow weeds to this......yes lots of weeds but plenty of grass coming in. Its a work in progress.

05/26/2026

Just some elk passing through, one of the neatest things I've noticed about planting the cocktail of cover crops we choose is the increase of wildlife it brings. Photo Credit to Jeremy Gallegos .

05/17/2026

Headed out to graze. We bring them up to bed every night during lambing and calving to prevent coyote losses then let them out to graze in the morning. Hoping to get a few livestock guardians dogs next year.

05/06/2026

The brat pack! Our free roaming Mangalitsa piglets

03/17/2026

Leaving horns on cattle can be 😳

At least that’s what I’m told.

Meanwhile, I was in serious danger of being licked to death by a spoiled Wagyu steer who has never had a hard day in his life.

03/09/2026

This morning I walked back to the house with five eggs in the basket.

Nothing is wrong with the hens. Spring has simply arrived on the farm.

If you’re new to buying eggs from a small farm, this is one of those times when farm life looks very different from the industrial system.
Right now we’re in the middle of spring molt and broody season, and both slow egg production way down.

Molting hens are shedding old feathers and growing new ones. Feathers take a lot of protein and energy, so laying takes a back seat for a while.
At the same time, a few hens have decided they’d rather become mothers.

A broody hen is not interested in laying eggs for the kitchen. She wants to sit on a nest and hatch chicks. And honestly, spring is exactly when chickens are meant to do that. The days are getting longer, bugs are coming out, grass is growing, and it gives chicks the whole warm season to grow strong.

Over the years we’ve learned to manage this a little better by adjusting feed and trying to stagger when we bring in new young layers. But there is only so much we can do. When hens decide it’s time to grow feathers or raise babies, nature usually gets the final say.

Commercial egg farms use climate controlled barns and lighting schedules to keep hens laying year round, and most birds are replaced after about 12 to 18 months.

Our hens stay here two to five years, sometimes longer if they’re good girls. They live outside, scratch for bugs, dust bathe in the sun, and occasionally decide the egg basket can wait while they plan families.

Because production has dropped so much right now, egg shares will be placed on hold until the hens come back into stronger production.

Once the molt passes and the broody girls change their minds, the egg basket will fill up again just like it always does.

After all these years farming, I still smile when I see a broody hen. It means the flock feels safe enough to follow their instincts.

Thank you for being the kind of people who understand that real food still comes with real seasons.

Your farmer,
Hannah

02/27/2026

That one time the Rams broke out for 15 minutes. We usually don't start lambing till May.

12/05/2025

Lately a lot of my customers have been asking the same questions…

“Do you ever have calves for sale?”
“Would it be smart for us to raise our own beef?”
“We’re going through so much milk… should we get a cow?”

And I hear what’s underneath those questions every single time.
It’s not about wanting a hobby. It’s about wanting security.
🧡 It’s about parents trying to steady their families in a world that doesn’t feel as dependable as it used to.

Groceries don’t look the same. Prices climb. Food disappears and reappears.
Tariffs and supply-chain strain are reshaping what we see on the shelves… whether the news talks about it or not.

So I wrote something for all of you,
🐄 why a family cow isn’t always the safety net people imagine
🐐 why goats, sheep, rabbits, quail, chickens, and small pigs can give REAL resilience
🌾 how the big four meat processors and our fragile food system affect what we eat
🏡 and why supporting local farms truly matters for your future food security

If you’ve been feeling uneasy about the state of our food system…
If you’ve wondered whether you should raise animals yourself…
If you’ve been trying to protect your family in ways you can’t quite name…

This post is for you.
I see you. I hear you. And I’m right here walking this with you.

👉 Read the full post here: https://wix.to/NwehAkV
🧡 Thank you for supporting sustainable farms, you’re building the stability you’ll depend on.

11/27/2025

🍂🦃

Thanksgiving has always meant more to me than any other holiday.

I grew up with a single mom on disability after a bad fall at work, and a dad who taught me how to cook before addiction took him from us. We couldn’t afford anything premade, so everything was from scratch, the pies, the rolls, the gravy. And somehow, even with so little, our door was always open. Friends who didn’t want to go home, kids whose houses weren’t safe, anyone who needed a warm meal had a seat at our table.

No gifts, no pressure,
just food, comfort, and a place to belong.

That shaped me,
it made feeding people my passion,
it is the heartbeat behind Rocky Ridge Farm and why I pour so much into real, nourishing food and the families who gather around it.

So today, from my heart and from Jeremy’s too, thank you.
Thank you for letting us be part of your home and your holiday table,
thank you for supporting our dream and this little farm that feeds more than just bellies.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of warmth, good food, and people who feel like home. ❤️

Hannah & Jeremy
Rocky Ridge Farm

11/21/2025

Looking for something different for the holidays? We still have a few lamb shoulder roasts available.

✨ This American Lamb Holiday Shoulder just might steal the show at your holiday table this year. Perfectly slow-roasted, this cut becomes unbelievably tender and full of heartwarming flavor — rich lamb goodness, infused with herbs, citrusy aromatics, and just the right hint of holiday warmth.

Lamb shoulder is a superstar for a reason: its generous marbling and connective tissue break down during cooking to create melt-in-your-mouth meat that’s juicy, deeply flavorful, and ideal for sharing. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or another special gathering, this roast brings sophistication and comfort in every bite — without all the stress.

Get the full recipe from Two Purple Figs - Easy Delicious Recipes below!

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