Ever wonder about the life cycle of a pasture-raised laying hen, from hatching to the end of its life? Here's a pictorial overview of what's involved for our hens.

We've all heard that sugar is bad for us. But it tastes so good, and many of us struggle to moderate it in our lives. I remember the day years ago when I realized that sugar was the enemy in my battle against candida yeast infection, and I decided to see if it was even possible to go a day without eating anything sugary! That one day turned into many days and a changed lifestyle. So, why is sugar so bad for us?

This weekend is Alberta Open Farm Days and the wrap up of Local Food Week. I’ll be at the George Pegg Botanical Garden on Saturday for the Rural Roots Farmer Showcase and I would love to connect with you there. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021 | CELEBRATING ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS & LOCAL FOOD WEEK 10:00AM TO 4:00PM | FREE ADMISSION!

Are you venturing into the world of vegetable gardening, growing some of your own food this year?  Since we moved to our farm in 2014, I've planted a large vegetable garden each year, and we've been enjoying a lot of nutrient-dense, organically-grown produce ever since!

Happy Chickens make delicious eggs! Learn more about our "eggmobiles" and our egg operation.

A recent interview by Denise O'Reilly of Rural Roots Farmer Showcase, highlighting Birch Island Farm! Learn more about our day-to-day operation, including some unique things we do and some of the symbiotic relationships at work on our farm.

Watch a Video of our Spring 2020 Baby Critters!!