The Hippie Farmer

🥚🐓 KNOW YOUR FARMER. KNOW YOUR EGGS. 🌿

Let’s talk about FARM FRESH eggs for a minute…

Not all eggs being sold at farm stands are actually coming from the farm. Unfortunately, there are people who purchase eggs from grocery stores and turn around and resell them as their own farm-fresh eggs. And that defeats the whole purpose of supporting your local farmer!

Here at The Hippie Farmer, our eggs come from OUR birds, raised right here on OUR farm. 🐓❤️

And here’s something worth knowing…

🥚 Real farm eggs aren’t always picture-perfect!

Most small farms and backyard flocks have multiple breeds of chickens, and that means a beautiful variety of eggs! Different shades of brown, creamy whites, blues, greens, speckles, and sometimes even different shapes and sizes.

Some are big. Some are little. Some have freckles. Some are long and narrow. That’s part of the beauty of raising a diverse flock!

Now, that doesn’t mean uniform eggs aren’t farm fresh. Some farms raise just one or two breeds, and their eggs may look very similar. But when you’re buying from a farm that claims to have a mixed flock, a little variety is often part of the package.

The point isn’t that every egg needs to look different. The point is TRANSPARENCY.

When you spend your hard-earned money supporting local agriculture, you deserve to know where your food actually comes from.

Ask questions. Meet the chickens. Look around the farm. Build relationships with the people raising your food.

Because there’s a BIG difference between selling eggs and actually raising the hens that lay them.

🌻 Support real farmers. Support honest agriculture. KNOW YOUR FARMER.

And remember, farm fresh isn’t just a label. It’s a relationship built on trust. ❤️

🍒✨ Cranberry Season in New England Means It’s Time to Get CANNING! 🍂🌿

There’s something so satisfying about filling the pantry shelves with homemade goodness, especially when it comes to one of New England’s favorite little berries! ❤️

Our newest blog post is LIVE, and this time we’re sharing How to Can Cranberry Juice! 🫙

Forget the store-bought stuff! We’re talking about preserving cranberry goodness right in your own kitchen, one mason jar at a time.

Around here, we believe in bringing back those old-fashioned homesteading skills, knowing what’s in our food, and stocking our pantry with things we’ve made ourselves. 🌾

Whether you’re a seasoned canner or just getting started, come check out the new blog!

📖 READ THE BLOG HERE:
https://thehippiefarmer.com/blogs/news/how-to-can-cranberry-juice

❤️ Who else has been busy canning this fall? What’s filling your pantry shelves?

How to Can Homemade Cranberry Juice Learn how to make and safely can homemade cranberry juice with fresh cranberries, water and optional sugar. A simple New England fall preserving recipe.

🌻🍂 Now THAT was a successful Sunday on the homestead! 🍂🌻

From 10 AM until 8 PM tonight, the kitchen was in full-on canning mode! Ten hours of chopping, stirring, simmering, filling jars, and preserving the harvest! 🫙🙌

Today’s lineup:

🫐 Garden Huckleberry Jam – Turning those beautiful homegrown berries into jars of goodness!

❤️ Cranberry Juice – Because what’s a New England fall without cranberries?!

🌿 Tomatillo Salsa – A little garden goodness with a kick!

There’s something so satisfying about seeing all those jars lined up on the counter after a long day. It’s exhausting, it’s messy, and my feet are definitely feeling it tonight, but knowing our pantry is filling up with food we’ve grown and preserved ourselves makes every minute worth it. ❤️

This is what homesteading is all about. Putting in the work today so we can enjoy the harvest long after the growing season is over.

Now it’s time to put my feet up! 😂

🫙 Fellow canners and homesteaders, what did YOU can today?! I’d love to hear what’s filling everyone else’s pantry this fall!

🍂🌿 We Are Meant to Change With the Seasons 🌿🍁

Our bodies were never meant to stay the same. Just like the earth, we are meant to move through seasons of growth, change, rest, and renewal.

Here in New England, we are blessed to witness these transitions so beautifully. The leaves change color, the trees release what they no longer need, the air grows cooler, and the earth slowly prepares for rest.

And perhaps we are meant to do the same.

For generations, our ancestors lived by the rhythms of nature. They understood the changing seasons, the foods that grew during each one, the importance of sunlight, and the need to slow down when the days grew shorter.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve become disconnected from those natural rhythms. We expect our bodies to have the same energy, the same routines, and the same needs all year long.

But nature doesn’t work that way. So why should we?

🍁 Fall teaches us to let go.
❄️ Winter reminds us to rest.
🌱 Spring encourages us to grow.
☀️ Summer invites us to flourish.

🍄🍂 NEW BLOG ALERT! The Woods Are Calling… and They Have MUSHROOMS! 🌿🍁

You never know what Mother Nature is going to surprise you with when you wander into the woods! One minute you’re enjoying a peaceful fall walk, and the next you’re hauling out a giant mushroom like you’ve just won the woodland lottery! 😂🍄

Fall mushroom foraging here in New England is one of my favorite adventures! From beautiful Maitake (Hen of the Woods) to fascinating boletes, the forest floor is full of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered.

And sometimes the best part isn’t even bringing something home. It’s slowing down, getting a little dirt on your boots, and appreciating the incredible things growing wild around us. 🌲❤️

Our newest blog post is LIVE! Come see what we’ve been finding in the woods, check out our mushroom photos, and learn a little about the magic of fall foraging!

🍄 READ THE NEW BLOG HERE! 👇

https://thehippiefarmer.com/blogs/news/fall-mushroom-foraging-you-never-know-what-the-woods-will-give-you-%F0%9F%8D%84%E2%80%8D

💚 Now tell me… are you a mushroom hunter, or are you the person who walks right past a giant mushroom without even noticing it? 😂🍄

Happy foraging from The Hippie Farmer! 🌻✌️

Fall Mushroom Foraging: You Never Know What the Woods Will Give You 🍄‍ There’s something about fall that makes you want to get outside and see what the woods are doing. The air is cooler, everything smells different, and if you slow down and actually look around, there is so much growing right under your feet. Lately, that has meant mushrooms. A Good Day in the Woods...

🌿✌️ Happy Thursday from The Hippie Farmer! 🌻

The barn store is OPEN today until 5 PM, and we’d love to see you!

🍂 Fall is in full swing, and so is allergy and sinus season! Stop in and stock up on some of our homeopathic allergy and sinus remedies to have on hand when you need them.

🧼 And while you’re here, don’t forget to grab your favorite handcrafted goat milk soaps! Whether you’re stocking up on your everyday favorites or treating yourself to some cozy fall scents, we’ve got plenty of goodness waiting for you!

🌿 Shop small, support local, and enjoy a little natural living right here on the farm!

📍 The Hippie Farmer
141 Purchase Street, Middleboro, MA

⏰ OPEN TODAY UNTIL 5 PM!

Come on down, wander the barn store, say hello to the animals, and see what’s new! 🐐🐮🌻

🌿☀️ A Productive Sunday on the Homestead! 🐮🍂

What a beautiful Sunday here at The Hippie Farmer! This holiday weekend has been all about getting things done, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying the simple pleasures of homestead life. ❤️

Today was spent tackling the front of the house, clearing out the overgrown Rosa rugosa and hydrangeas, and giving everything a much-needed cleanup. 🌿✂️

And because there’s never just ONE project happening around here, I also managed to get some homemade French onion soup canned and added to our pantry shelves! 🧅🥣 There’s just something so satisfying about putting up food for the colder months ahead.

Meanwhile, the cows enjoyed themselves grazing around the yard, living their best lives while we worked. 🐮🌾

It was one of those beautiful New England fall days that makes you grateful for this life we’ve built. A little dirt on our hands, food in the pantry, happy animals, and a whole lot accomplished.

And the best part? There’s still plenty more to do tomorrow! 😂🌻

That’s homestead life. The work never ends, but neither do the rewards. ❤️

🌿🔥 FIRE C***R SEASON IS HERE! 🍎🍋🌶️

There’s something about fall on the homestead that makes me want to start filling jars with all of nature’s goodness!

Our newest blog post is LIVE, and this time we’re talking about FIRE C***R! 🔥

This traditional herbal tonic is packed with bold ingredients like fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, onions, citrus, and hot peppers, all steeped in apple c***r vinegar. It’s a spicy, tangy way to bring a little old-fashioned herbal tradition into your kitchen!

Around here, we believe in getting back to our roots, using what nature provides, and keeping those homesteading traditions alive. 🌿

Whether you’ve been making fire c***r for years or you’re curious about trying your first batch, I’m sharing how we make ours right here on the farm!

🍂 Grab your mason jars, friends!

👉 Read the new blog post and get the recipe here:
https://thehippiefarmer.com/blogs/news/fire-c***r-recipe

Happy fall, y’all! ✌️🌻

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Fire C***r Recipe for Fall | The Hippie Farmer Learn how The Hippie Farmer makes homemade fire c***r with apple c***r vinegar, citrus, garlic, ginger, turmeric, peppers and herbs. An easy fall recipe to start now and enjoy through the colder months.

A little heads up, friends! 🌿

Tomorrow, Wednesday, we’ll be closing the barn store a little early at 4 PM so we can attend to some family business.

We’ll be back to our regular hours on Thursday from 12–5 PM.

Thank you so much for understanding and for always supporting our little family farm. 🤎

See you at the barn! 🐐🌻

It’s cranberry season here in Massachusetts ❤️🍂

This morning, Vinnie and I took a walk through the bogs after feeding the cows, and the cranberries are being picked. The morning started with that crisp fall air we love, but this afternoon has turned surprisingly warm. That’s October in New England for you. 😂🍁

Fun cranberry fact: Cranberries are one of only a few fruits native to North America, and Massachusetts has been growing them commercially for more than 200 years!

Come stop by the barn store tomorrow from 10–4 and grab some of our New England-inspired scents to make your home feel like fall. 🍁 It’s also a great time to start your Thanksgiving and holiday gift giving!

📍 The Hippie Farmer
141 Purchase St.
Middleboro, MA

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