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What is Regenerative Agriculture?
This post will delve into our methods and explain the reasons behind our commitment to practicing regenerative agriculture, despite the...
Nick & Ashley
Aug 15, 20247 min read


Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners
Introduction Baking your own sourdough bread offers a plethora of benefits beyond just enjoying its delicious flavor. Firstly, it allows...
Nick & Ashley
Jul 28, 20247 min read


Discover the Incredible Health Benefits of Adding Microgreens to Your Daily Diet Plan
Microgreens are tiny but mighty plants that pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. Despite their small size, these miniature versions...
Nick & Ashley
May 21, 20244 min read


The Common Challenges Small Farms Face and How to Overcome Them
Small farms, often cherished for their quaint charm and dedication to sustainable practices, face a myriad of challenges that impede...
Nick & Ashley
May 7, 20244 min read


"The Impact of Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Soy and Corn: Understanding the Potential Health Risks"
Introduction Omega-6 fatty acids, while essential for human health, can become problematic when consumed in excessive amounts,...
Nick & Ashley
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Exploring the Pros and Cons of Raising Broiler Chickens in a Chicken Tractor
Introduction Raising broiler chickens in a chicken tractor has become increasingly popular among small-scale farmers and homesteaders....
Nick & Ashley
Mar 24, 20244 min read


No-Till Gardening: The Benefits for Soil Health and Sustainability
No-Till Gardening: The Benefits for Soil Health and Sustainability No-till gardening is a sustainable gardening method that minimizes...
Nick & Ashley
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Starting Seeds for Beginners
Seed Starting For Beginners Topics Garden planning When to start seeds Basic equipment Soil mix Seed germination Caring for seedlings...
Nick & Ashley
Mar 21, 202412 min read


Seed Starting Guide
In addition to being the owner/operators of Riggin Farm, we are also the founders of the nonprofit organization Food Skills For Our...
Nick & Ashley
Mar 11, 202414 min read


Southern Braised Pork Necks Recipe
Southern Pork Necks When we got our first batch of pigs back from the butcher, we wondered how on earth we were going to sell chunks of...
Nick & Ashley
Feb 27, 20244 min read


Going Viral?!
This Is The Video That Went Viral Ever since moving into our new home on the farm we wanted to make a video sharing our Clayton Homes...
Nick Riggin
Mar 30, 20225 min read


There's WHAT in the Food???
Where does our food come from? More than half of the fresh fruit and almost a third of the fresh vegetables sold in our markets come from...
Ashley Riggin
Mar 21, 20225 min read


Kittens and Chickens and Bunnies, Oh My!
Don't want to read this and would rather get a condensed version you can watch? Click here to watch a video instead. Better yet, open the...
Nick Riggin
Mar 11, 202211 min read


New Website! New Career???
We're All In! This is it. We have gone all in with the farm. Our new website will help us sell our nonperishable products to a wider...
Nick Riggin
Mar 7, 20223 min read
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