Christopher David
- Feb 15
- 11 min
Stop Plowing—It's Not Romantic
Is this the best we can do? Inspired by a question I received on food production, I wanted to discuss this critical topic as our nation...
Christopher David
- Sep 12, 2022
- 6 min
The Hills Have Meth
CM and I got out for a bit this morning to do our bi-weekly errand run. As much as I love our animals and farm, it's nice to take a...
New Revenant Society
- Jul 4, 2022
- 5 min
A Declaration of Independence
America is broken, but there is still time to forge a new path. This is a Declaration of Independence.
Christopher David
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
Weekly Farm Update: 06.12.22
We finally tasted our first tree fruit! The sour cherries produced a plate full of delicious red fruits for us in their third year. Below...
Christopher David
- May 23, 2022
- 6 min
Weekly Farm Update: 05.22.22
May seems to be flying by. This week we saw temps of 100 and nights into the 40’s. What a wild ride. To think that plants have to be...
Christopher David
- May 7, 2022
- 7 min
Weekly Farm Update: 05.07.22
Fortunately, we did not have any trespassers this week. The target practicing must have sent a clear message not to bother us. We are...
Christopher David
- May 1, 2022
- 5 min
Weekly Farm Update: 05.1.22
What a Week: Another eventful week down! Most of the time was spent letting the chicks run around outside and tilling. Two days were...
Christopher David
- Mar 23, 2022
- 17 min
All Aboard the Collapse Train
"All aboard," cries the conductor! For those not on the train, it’s time to buy a ticket and join the rest of us! The train is about to...
Christopher David
- Mar 3, 2022
- 7 min
Save Money & Build Skills: Learning How to Graft
Spring is in the air here in Appalachia. The sap is flowing, and the buds are swelling on the fruit trees, which means it's grafting...
Christopher David
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
Uh Oh! Who Ate All The Tractors?
Will horses be used once again as the biological replacement for mechanized farming? You bet. In a world of decreasing fossil fuel...
Christopher David
- Jan 26, 2022
- 12 min
Finding Home Part 3: Environmental Factors
This week, we continue the Finding Home Series and explore environmental factors impacting your search for a new home. You will notice...
Christopher David
- Jan 19, 2022
- 7 min
Finding Home Part 2: Local Culture
One of the most critical aspects of picking a new property is understanding the local culture. This isn't something that I thought of...
Christopher David
- Jan 12, 2022
- 7 min
Finding Home Part 1: The Journey Begins
Nothing is more important than finding the right place to call home and putting down roots. It is even more important when it comes to...