East West Farm

04/12/2026

Selling cheap.
There's also water trough, chicken crates, fence charger and more. Some stuff will be almost free because it'll take some work on your part, some stuff will be more but well below retail and sales tax. I will entertain winner takes all for one price scenario. Make an offer after coming out and giving it a look see.

03/28/2026

When I first conceived the idea that I wanted to raise my own food to feed my children was to ensure they received the best possible nutrition. Over time I learned that not only does meat deliver more nutrients per bite than any plant material, but pasture based meat is far more sustainable. Our food and textile industries are reliant on ecologically destructive practices (even organic) with deep tillage mono cropping. Maybe we need to bring back wool and start eating more lamb.

03/21/2026

A number of years ago, I wrote a blog post about why/how small farms fail. I pointed to a number of farms who are no longer in operation or they've completely shifted their focus to where they aren't farming but they found another way to make a living on their land. After I made that post, one replied back to me in total agreement. Another took great offense and threatened legal action if I didn't remove their name from the post, so I apologized and did as they wished.
Then there are those whose were incredibly successful (at least looking from the outside) but then ended operations on their own terms, look up Nature's Harmony Farm. They sold their award winning grassfed raw cheese operation and basically scrubbed themselves from the public view. I had intended to write a follow up with a focus on the successful farmers but, well I just didn't.

I had to admit failure when I realized the damage done to my family. East West Farm was supposed to nurture, heal, and sustain but instead it became the opposite. I made virtually every decision based on excitement and enthusiasm or discouragement and frustration. I failed to follow the examples of the truly successful farmers, and I had every day access to a couple of them. My buddy David at My Dad And Me Family Farm told me more than once that the most important tool a farmer should use is a pencil sharpened to a fine point. He also told me that if it's causing stress and discord, it isn't worth doing. I sure wish I had taken all of that to heart and applied it.
But none the less, I chose my marriage over my dream. I chose to have a relationship with my now adult children. I chose to focus on my self-improvement and a lasting legacy of love and hope rather than another chapter of generational trauma and brokenness and damage.

I've learned what it means to have faith like Abraham.

I said all that to say this, as of the year of our Lord 2026, East West Farm will officially cease to exist. This page will be kept going just long enough to promote the upcoming sale of the land.
If you are still reading this, you're awesome. Nowadays, few people will get past a couple of lines.
Thank you all.

04/15/2025

Via StarWalker Organic Farms

Why do beef prices keep rising? Jason Walker breaks it down in the New York Post ():

🐂 Ranchers are selling more cattle than usual because prices are high.
🌱 But fewer cattle being kept for breeding means future shortages—and even higher prices down the road.
📈 The result? Higher prices at the grocery store.

Smart shoppers pay attention to these cycles, and make sure to check out Jason’s article in the New York Post! https://nypost.com/2025/02/14/business/its-not-just-eggs-heres-why-beef-veal-prices-may-soon-spike/

02/04/2025

And that, as they say, is that. The barn is empty. There's no longer a need to fill the hay ring. The last of the cows have left the yard. After nearly 15 years, this chapter has come to a close. We started with 7 acres leased on one of the busiest roads in Cobb County, GA on what was once a dairy farm. Then we bought 20 acres 80 miles west in the community of Webster's Chapel near Jacksonville, AL.
I've learned a lot in this time, namely what it takes to produce the best possible beef and dairy purely on pasture. I've learned how to raise the tastiest pork and chicken as well as how to harvest the animals and butcher the meat. I've shared that knowledge with many by hosting classes and demonstrations as well just offering my time to those who dream of homesteading or farming as a way of life. Unfortunately all of it came at a cost that ultimately could not be met. I won't go into the gory details but a marriage was nearly lost, resentment replaced love, and children became adults in need of reconciliation.
This is not a way of life for those who wish to be married but are the sole force striving for it. Years ago I had a guy ask me what one should do if they want to farm but their spouse has no interest in farming, "Don't do it." I told him. Maybe I should have taken my own advice.
But there were great experiences as well. There are some joyful memories. I've met some of the most wonderful people along the way and it is one of those families who are now the proud owners of Rachel, Grace, and a young steer. I approached them about buying them and I offered up a package deal. It was but a couple days later and they said they wanted them. It took a couple months to work out the logistics but now the deal is done and the cows are gone.
God has something else in store.

11/07/2024

Word has it that Mr. Joel Salatin has accepted a position as an advisor to the Secretary of the USDA.

11/06/2024

Now that we got that behind us.

10/04/2024

Can you help me help others? I'm making preparations to leave for North Carolina and I'm looking for volunteers to help my family take care of the animals while I am gone. It would be late afternoon/evening milking, feeding calf, gathering eggs and topping off water. You will get eggs and milk in return. If you can do it just one day or every other day or whatever works for you any help is appreciated. Please text me at 256-365-6232.

If you can't volunteer but are able and willing to send financial support for feed, hay and needed supplies for the trip like fuel and saw chains, I have Zelle (just look for my phone number), venmo (-seedorf), or PayPal (PayPal.me/ewf). There will be QR codes in the comments. Any amount helps.

Please be in prayer for the survivors, the families of victims, all the other volunteers, as well as the first responders on the ground.

08/27/2024

Here's a deal on pork sausage or beef in the area of Chattanooga.

Hey folks!Our freezers are completely full! We need HELP to clear them! Let me first explain what happened: We’ve had a couple of unfortunate events happen, but our misfortune can be your fortune! ;) Unfortunate event May, we had several pigs processed into pork. There was a mix up at our but...

07/28/2024

Did you catch the live broadcast on the YouTube channel this morning? Nothing really exciting, just milking a cow.

Milking our cow Grace. After milking she joins her calf and he gets to be with her throughout the day. ...

06/24/2024

On my last feed order, New Country Organics sent me this berry fertilizer instead of the dairy minerals I really need. Regular price before shipping and taxes is $75. I'll deliver to you if you're on my way anywhere from Gadsden AL to Marietta GA.