We Were Soil Farmers Before It Was Cool: How CMF Actually Farms the Dirt
Chris has been calling himself a soil farmer since before anyone outside of an ag school knew what that meant. Not a cattle farmer. Not a chicken farmer. A soil farmer, or, occasionally, a dirt farmer. Folks used to laugh at that. Now there’s a documentary about it on Prime Video. If you haven’t heard, […]
How to Cook Cornish Game Hens (And Why Pasture-Raised Makes All the Difference)
If you’ve never cooked a Cornish game hen, you’re missing one of the most underrated dinners you can put on the table. It looks impressive. It tastes incredible. And it’s honestly simpler than a roast chicken. The secret? It starts with the bird. At Crescent Moon Farms, our Cornish game hens are raised on open […]
Cage-Free, Free-Range, Pasture-Raised: What Egg Labels Actually Mean
May is National Egg Month — so we’re cutting through the carton clutter and telling you exactly what those labels do (and don’t) mean. You’ve done it. You’re standing in the egg aisle, carton in hand, staring at a wall of claims: “cage-free,” “free-range,” “pasture-raised,” “natural,” “vegetarian-fed.” They all sound wholesome. They all sound like […]
What We Actually Use to Raise Our Pasture Chickens at Crescent Moon Farms
Raising pasture chickens the right way isn’t complicated, but it does require the right setup. After lots of trial and error on the farm, we’ve landed on a short list of tools we trust to keep our birds healthy, hydrated, and safe from whatever the Maryland woods decide to send our way at 2am. These […]
The Dirty Dozen of Meat Labels: What the Package Says vs. What It Actually Means
You’re standing in the meat aisle, scanning packages. You see the words “all natural,” “humanely raised,” “free range,” and “grass-fed,” and you assume you’re making a good choice. A thoughtful choice. A choice that reflects where your food actually came from. You might not be. The grocery store meat case is one of the most […]
What Ultra-Processed Food Is Actually Doing to Your Kids
Most parents know, on some level, that the neon-colored snacks and squeezable pouches aren’t exactly health food. But the ultra-processed food effects on children go a lot deeper than a little too much sugar. We’re talking about impacts on how their brains develop, how their metabolism forms, and what diseases they’ll be fighting decades from […]
Grass-Fed and Finished Beef: What It Really Means
Walk through any grocery store meat aisle and you’ll see the same words plastered across every package — Natural. Organic. Grass-Fed. Sustainable. They’re designed to sound reassuring, and honestly, they do a pretty good job of it. But most of the time, those labels tell you a lot less than you think. Here’s the truth […]
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Happy Hens, Better Eggs: The Science Behind Yolk Color and Nutrition
Crack open a truly pasture raised egg and you’ll notice the difference immediately. The yolk sits high and proud, colored a deep golden-orange that practically glows against the white. And while we are not here to sell you fairy tales, we are here to tell you this. A yolk tells a story. Not just about […]
What Is a Livestock Guardian Dog?
On a regenerative farm, the animals aren’t the only ones working. The soil works. The grass works. The weather definitely works against us. And then there’s the dog — the one who keeps the whole operation safe while the rest of the world sleeps. Our livestock guardian dog isn’t a pet. He’s not a mascot. […]