Anchored Roots

05/27/2025

04/24/2025

Every time you purchase something you are voting for more of it with your hard earned money.

02/18/2025

Empower your community by choosing local.

01/28/2025

There’s been a lot of talk about Michigan’s new egg laws lately, and we want to stress how important it is to do your own research on topics like this.

Just because a law has been signed doesn’t always mean it’s a step forward. Our governor recently signed a law requiring that all eggs sold in Michigan must come from hens that live in “cage-free” environments. In theory, this means the hens won’t be confined to small cages and will have space to move, spread their wings, and act more naturally.

However, “cage-free” doesn’t mean they’re raised on grass, with plenty of fresh air, space, and sunlight. It just means they’re no longer in cages. That’s a far cry from the ideal living conditions many people expect when they hear the term “cage-free.”

We believe we can and should do better than this, and frankly, this law isn’t much of a step forward. It’s actually contributing to a significant rise in egg prices. Let’s keep pushing for real change and better treatment for our animals.

Image source: Vital Farms

01/17/2025

Remember it’s hug your local homesteaders week, it’s not really we just made that up.

Our price for meat chicks went from $2.34/bird each to $4.57/each. Not including time, feed and processing.

Laying hen prices have doubled in price as well.

We are not well 😞

01/17/2025

https://www.anchored-roots.com/post/the-hidden-hustle-of-farmers-in-january

Planning for Spring: Farmers’ New Year Begins in JanuaryThe holidays have passed, the snow is falling, and the air is crisp with January’s chill. While many people are cozying up and enjoying the slower pace of winter, farmers everywhere are hard at work—not in the fields, but in their minds, ...

01/06/2025

2025 is shaping up to be a year of growth and change for us like never before. With one of us starting a new career and the other taking on more with their business, this year will bring unique challenges. But we’re staying focused on our homesteading goals—especially in light of what the future holds.

Here’s what we’re aiming for in 2025:
- Renovating the garden fence
- Preserving and storing garden food for long-term use
- Raising meat chickens
- Improving the chicken coop
- Planting more native species to support pollinators
- Welcoming a new flock of egg layers (the freeloaders get to stick around! 😂)
- Continuing to learn and grow as homesteaders
- Drafting plans for our land, including building ideas, site prep, and native plant and land preservation

It may not be a massive list, but it’s ours, and it fits our lifestyle perfectly right now. Homesteading is about knowing your limits and focusing on what you can manage. It’s the small steps that make the biggest difference, and that’s what we value most.

Happy 2025, friends! Here’s to new beginnings and making the most of the year ahead!