Air's Wild Acres
Small goats and small batch cheesemaking on a small farm, all with big laughs.
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My Brief and Lovely Time as a Quail Farmer
Update: I wrote this post back in 2021, after I acquired several quail. Unfortunately, we later lost these animals to a predator and I was devastated. With that said, the enthusiasm, passion and energy for poultry is still relevant, so I leave the post up. When I first moved back to my family’s property a Read more
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Acknowledging the Privilege of a Rural Life
It’s been over a year since I have posted anything on my blog. A long, weird, emotional, crazy, rewarding year, which included the following: Leaving Arizona, where I had purchased a house only 11 months prior, then proceeding to become a landlord for the first time Moving into a 300 square foot cabin that had Read more
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Earth Week Action Items: Partnering to Motivate Change
I need to start this post with a disclaimer: I make a lot of mistakes. I’m human, and we’re subject to a variety of outside forces that will affect our likes, dislikes, personal biases, economic situation, decision-making processes, etc. etc. Too, I recognize that everyone has different value sets and priorities, and what works for Read more
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“I’m going to be a good food farmer,” but with the help of my friends
As an extrovert, I thrive on the type of informal exchanges I can have via good conversation with people: the sharing of good ideas and excitement, gaining motivation to continue in fields that can be somewhat daunting at times, getting feedback on how to move forward on a project, etc. Having the opportunity, then, Read more
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Mexican haircuts, anxiety, and growth opportunities
On my last day in Mexico over the holidays, I spent some time wandering around Mexico City and picking up a few things I love (coffee, mezcal), and grabbed in a quick haircut. I hadn’t had a haircut in about a year, and for some reason it seemed a million times easier to get it Read more
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New Year’s Day on the side of a Mexican mountain
When I first booked this trip to Mexico a few months ago, I was looking forward to spending some time in a place I love with some people that I love. I was also in deep need of processing some emotions about leaving this beautiful country a year and a half ago and to acknowledge Read more
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