As some of you guys know, I currently only have access to 1.6 acres of land. I am hoping to change that in the future but I’m also looking at ways to make the most out of what I have. Throughout this whole journey I have felt that raising livestock was my passion and the direction I really wanted to go. That has not changed for me but I am also looking at other possibilities to bring my customers more of the high quality food they have come to expect from me.
One of the first possibilities that come to mind are raising microgreens. For people that aren’t aware, microgreens are plants that are raised for about 7-10 days before they are harvested and consumed. They are extremely nutritious and good for you and very tasty. They can be added to burgers, sandwiches, salads, used as a garnish; the possibilities are endless. I am currently experimenting with black oil sunflower but I have ordered some radish and peas to have a little variety. These things are delicious and can really add an extra dimension to whatever you are having. I want to give some away to my loyal customers while I’m starting out and get some feedback so reach out to me if you would like to try some. I’ll be sure to post again when I have some available for sampling.
Another thing I am considering is rabbit farming. This is something that would be coming on next year at the earliest but I really want to know what you guys think about this. Have you ever had rabbit? Was it wild or domestic? It is a rarely served meat in America, though that is starting to change, particularly at high end restaurants. In Europe and other parts of the world rabbit meat is very common and appreciated. Farming it has a lot of benefits as well. Unlike poultry, which will always require some grain be fed to the animals, rabbit farming can be truly regenerative. It can also be done in a small area and it is considered an extremely healthy meat to consume.
On top of that I am still looking at doing some tomatoes and salad greens next season as well as possibly some other veg. I am certainly open to suggestions so please do reach out and let me know what other produce you might want or what you think of my other plans I have laid out. It is winter and it is cold outside, this is the time of year for staying in, spending time with family, planning what is to come in the future, and sneaking out when the weather allows to take care of some chores outside. I hope all of you are having a great month of December and I will talk to you soon.