02/12/2025
Our peers at Farm To You by Bomvida brought this post to our attention. And this post applies to more than eggs.
Point blank: small-scale farmers can never compete with Wal-mart. So if all you care about is the lowest price, don't buy from us.
But if you care about the freshest, highest quality food, grown in ways that respect the environment and regenerate soil health instead of depleting it, we're here for you. If you're a "Be The Change You Want To See In The World" person (like us!), want to build a strong local economy, and bring about a food-secure future for our community, we're here for you.
I wasn’t going to address this, because, honestly, it’s not entirely worth my time. But after some thought, I do feel the need to say something.
Yesterday, I shared a post featuring a beautiful display of fresh eggs—flats upon flats of them. Along with it, I added a little jingle:
“We got eggs, yes we do! We got eggs, so can you!”
The post also included our farm store hours for the week and was shared in a few local community groups shortly before we opened, along with our farm’s phone number and address.
The most common response? “What’s the price?”—a question we received frequently during store hours when we couldn’t respond right away. Fair enough. But some of the other responses… well, those were different.
A few people felt the need to issue a warning about our egg prices. Some even accused us of “profiting off the egg crisis.” One person went so far as to compare our farm to a shady online car dealer simply because I didn’t post our prices upfront.
Here’s the truth:
You either want to support local farmers or you don’t.
So let’s talk facts:
1. 🥚 We Sold Out—To People Who Believe in Local.
Yesterday, we sold out of eggs at our farm store. Not to people who just wanted cheap eggs, but to those who chose to support local agriculture and meet their farmer face-to-face.
I shook hands, talked about our farm, shared stories about our family, and introduced folks to other great local products.
When the last customer of the day arrived after work, hoping we were still open, I took eggs off my own family’s counter—our personal supply—so they could have what they needed. Not looking for applause here, just sharing the raw, simple truth: This is what small farming looks like. It’s about community over convenience.
2. 🚫No, We Won’t Compete with Walmart.
Not during an egg crisis. Not when prices stabilize. Not ever.
If you’re only comparing price tags, you might call that “price gouging.” But step onto our farm, and I think you’d be surprised.
Behind the scenes, you don’t see the $500+ chicken invoice (not including feed, water, or shelter costs) that keeps our hens healthy and producing.
The truth? Small farmers aren’t getting rich off eggs. Most backyard hen owners are just now covering their feed costs while still pricing below big-box stores.
3. 🤨 Why Attack Small Farmers—But Not Corporations?
Why is it that people get upset with local farms but accept corporate pricing and shortages without question?
• When the grocery store is out of eggs, you don’t call the CEO.
• When prices go up at major retailers, you don’t demand an explanation from the owner.
But when a local farm sets its prices based on the cost of feed, labor, and sustainability—you question our integrity?
Where does this mindset come from? And more importantly, how do we change it?
4. 💕Our Mission Is Bigger Than Just Selling Eggs.
Our farm is not here for people who only think about shopping local when Walmart is too expensive or their usual store is sold out.
We are here to build relationships, connections, and conversations.
We respect grocery stores and their role in the food supply chain, but our hope is that you choose local first—not just when it’s convenient, but because you value knowing where your food comes from.
If you’re looking for the cheapest option, we may not be your farm. But if you’re looking for quality, community, and trust, then we welcome you to be part of something bigger than just a transaction.
Support local. Shop local. Know your farmer.
—Bare Bottom Farms
“Veteran Owned, Family Operated, Kid Approved.”
A regenerative micro farm growing seasonal vegetables, herbs, and berries. Find our products exclusively at the Farm To You By Bomvida stores in NM.
