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- Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 3: The Devastating Toll – Humans, Livestock, Wildlife, Rivers & Streams
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! After digging into the science of how glyphosate works in Part 2, I spent the afternoon hand-weeding around our herb beds and burning a few stubborn patches with the torch. My pregnant mini mare got extra attention today—gentle grooming, fresh clean forage, and plenty of space… Read more: Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 3: The Devastating Toll – Humans, Livestock, Wildlife, Rivers & Streams - Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 2: Glyphosate 101 – The Chemistry, The Enzyme Killer, and Why It’s Flooding Every Acre
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! After wrapping up Part 1 with that eye-opening Iowa hotspots data, I headed back out to the pasture to check on my pregnant mini mare. She’s getting the gentlest care possible—clean forage, no stress, and zero exposure to anything that could mess with her or her… Read more: Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 2: Glyphosate 101 – The Chemistry, The Enzyme Killer, and Why It’s Flooding Every Acre - Egg Series Part 4: Practical Tips, Recipes, and Putting It All Together – Making Pasture-Raised Eggs a Daily Superfood on Your Homestead
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! We’ve nerded out together through this Egg Series: Part 1 showed why pasture-raised eggs from happy, foraging hens blow conventional ones out of the water with higher omega-3s, vitamins, and better fat profiles. Part 2 dove into human body benefits—complete protein, choline for brain and liver… Read more: Egg Series Part 4: Practical Tips, Recipes, and Putting It All Together – Making Pasture-Raised Eggs a Daily Superfood on Your Homestead - Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 1: The Midwest Wake-Up Call – Glyphosate Cancer Hotspots Hitting Close to Home in the Heartland
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! This morning I was out in the pasture soaking in that crisp early spring air while my Siberian huskies zoomed around chasing the ducks, my mini horses munched contentedly on the grass (with extra care around my pregnant mini mare and her growing foal), and the… Read more: Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 1: The Midwest Wake-Up Call – Glyphosate Cancer Hotspots Hitting Close to Home in the Heartland - Egg Series Part 3: The Unexpected Benefits of Raising Chickens and Barn Cats Together – Science, Ecosystem Magic, and Farm Life
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! We’ve covered why pasture-raised eggs outperform conventional (Part 1) and how they support human health with my daily 4-egg routine (Part 2). For the finale, let’s talk the joyful chaos of my setup: chickens and barn cats living side-by-side. It’s not just cute photos—there’s real science… Read more: Egg Series Part 3: The Unexpected Benefits of Raising Chickens and Barn Cats Together – Science, Ecosystem Magic, and Farm Life - Plant of the Week: Mentha piperita – Peppermint (Cooling & Digestive Ally)
Published: March 18, 2026 Howdy from the Herb Bed, Farm Mamas It’s mid-March, the ground is softening, and the first green shoots are pushing through — time to think about hardy herbs that return year after year. After more than a decade of country living and sustainable farming on our 33-acre Michigan homestead, peppermint has… Read more: Plant of the Week: Mentha piperita – Peppermint (Cooling & Digestive Ally) - Seedling Heat Mats for Early Spring Indoor Growing
Published: March 14, 2026 Howdy from the Seedling Table, Farm Mamas It’s mid-March, the nights are still cold, the ground is thawing, and the seedlings on the windowsill need consistent warmth to thrive. After more than a decade of country living and sustainable farming on our 33-acre Michigan homestead, a reliable seedling heat mat has… Read more: Seedling Heat Mats for Early Spring Indoor Growing - Egg Series Part 2: Eggs and Human Body Health – Why Eating 4 a Day Works for Me and What the Science Says
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! Welcome back to the Egg Nerd Series. If Part 1 convinced you that pasture-raised eggs like mine pack more punch thanks to happy foraging hens, now let’s talk what happens when those eggs hit your plate. I’ve been eating about 4 eggs daily for years—scrambled in… Read more: Egg Series Part 2: Eggs and Human Body Health – Why Eating 4 a Day Works for Me and What the Science Says