Anchored Roots

02/24/2025

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!

09/15/2024

Update: 2 doz remain! More to come this week ❤️🐓

Restocked!
The girls have been busy - 6 dozen available!
Free-range, happy chickens 🐓
Pick-up Allendale, MI, today!! 🥚 ☀️
DM for address.

09/11/2024

After what seems like 5ever.

We have finally received our egg carton delivery and are overwhelmed with eggs! Around 10 dozen to be exact 😅

This week they’re available for pick-up in Allendale, just message!

Next week we will be available for local delivery!

🥚 🌻 🥚 🌻

$4/doz or a “dirty dozen” for $2 (1 available)

07/31/2024

🐝 🐝 🐝 🍯 🍯 🍯

Locally owned + sourced + processed by some amazing people!

Mid summer 2024 harvest now available! Pure unfiltered honey. Walker area.

1 lb bottles $9
Meet or Door pickup
Call 616 401 8509

06/28/2024

We're heartbroken to share that our very own Edna unexpectedly left us.

The homesteading lifestyle constantly reminds us of the rewards of hard work and the reality of nature's unpredictability. Despite our best efforts to keep all our animals safe, sometimes nature takes its own course, and certain things cannot be prevented.

Edna was a cherished part of our homestead. Though she only laid about one egg a month 😆, she always greeted us with joy.

04/25/2024

Mr Sylvester enjoying this morning’s sunshine while I plant some native pawpaw trees.

04/23/2024

Perspective.

03/31/2024

LOVEEE getting these texts from our amazing customers!

Our farm fresh eggs were dyed for Easter and are gorgeous!

Happy Easter from Anchored Roots to your family!

03/26/2024

Balloon releases and paper lanterns pose significant dangers to wildlife and the environment. While they may seem like a fun idea initially, once released, they can cause havoc that is not immediately visible. This is especially concerning during dry farming seasons, as a single lantern can lead to a devastating fire in a matter of seconds, all for a brief moment of entertainment or an Instagram video. It's crucial to consider the long-term consequences and opt for alternatives that don't harm nature.

Alternative options:
Plant a tree/flowers
Release butterflies
Fly kites
Bubbles
Stone painting
Biodegradable “Confetti” or Seed Bombs

03/22/2024

Feels like it this morning! ❄️❄️

03/06/2024

A funny, good feels story for the day & a happy boy with a belly full of Oreos :p

Kevin Bacon is the name of a pig who loves taking walks, meeting new people and, more than anything, eating doughnuts.