Responsibly Sourcing Your Thanksgiving Turkey Starts Now
From what we can tell, we are one of only a few farms on this continent raising free-range, organic Heritage turkeys. The fall equinox is in two weeks. Collectively, our culture’s attention is beginning to turn to fall holidays and rich meals. Both your family and our farm family will soon be holding plates laden […]
We’re Restocked! Organic, Wagyu-Angus Prime Beef
We did it again. For the second time this year, John’s finishing herd has yielded us an incredible USDA Prime Beef restock. We don’t get to shout about it all the time, so forgive us when we do. It’s a big deal for us to hit the premium standard of beef quality on an organic, […]
How to Avoid Food Waste At Home
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the amount of the United States food supply that goes to waste is estimated at 30-40%. That’s of the total food supply of the country. And it’s not just the food that gets wasted when food is sent to landfills instead of being eaten. All the water, labor, […]
Before You Get a CSA, Know This About Your Farmer
A lot goes into choosing which farm’s CSA program to join—and rightly so. A Community Supported Agriculture program is a two-way commitment between you and the farm—a subscription to the farm’s products for the season. Before you devote your CSA budget to a farm, you likely want a few questions answered. You may not know […]
Alright, Lets Go Again! Best of Lexington
We’re honored to be nominated for a 2026 Best of Lexington award! Last year, we were voted Best Place to Buy Produce thanks entirely to word of mouth. We were astounded! Help us keep the Local Food Movement going – vote for us again this year. Voting is open now! You can vote once a […]
Grow Your Perspective: 2026 Farm Tours
The small family farm lifestyle – it’s hard work, but it also gives back. This year, we’re opening up our Kentucky farm to share that experience with you. Sample life on a regenerative, organic farm. Learn how we feed our community by working with the local ecosystem. Walk our property with the farmer, see how clean, […]
Organic, Defined
“Organic” – The term is all across the food packaging landscape. It’s often accompanied by a myriad of badges, seals, and other qualifiers. You’re likely to find it paired with: “Inspected by the US Department of Agriculture”, “All-Natural”, “Non-GMO”, and “Fair-Trade”. Last year, we outlined the difference between important labels and unregulated buzzwords, so you […]
Organic Farming Here, There, and Everywhere
Every year we get the chance to attend the annual OAK Conference which brings together organic farmers and food advocates from all across Kentucky to talk shop, share ideas and resources, and build community. Celebrating 15 years, this year’s conference brought a nice surprise! Mac, Ann, and John were honored with the first annual Organic […]
Food Label Frenzy
There is a lot of hype about food labels and farming practices, and with so many labels out there, it’s important to know the difference between them. We often have conversations with customers and CSA members about our production methods, and we’re still surprised by the amount of misinformation that we read in the media […]
Meet Your Family Farmers – Again!
We love getting to show you how your food is grown, but we also love getting the opportunity to show you the people who grow it. We’re (Ann Bell Stone, John Bell and Mac Stone) the managers at Elmwood Stock Farm and we’re proud to lead a team of field crew, delivery drivers, farmers market […]