Sustainable farming.
Better food.
Welcome to First Crack Farmstead, a no-till, organic farm feeding our community on a few acres just west of Calgary, Alberta. We are a family of 6 with too many plans and too many hobbies!
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Ditch Your Wheelbarrow: Why Gorilla Carts Are the Best Choice for Your Farm
Ditch Your Wheelbarrow: Why Gorilla Carts Are the Best Choice for Your Farm When it comes to hauling materials around your property, size really
Why the 7 Cubic Foot Gorilla Cart is a Game-Changer for Our Acreage
Why the 7 Cubic Foot Gorilla Cart is a Game-Changer for Our Acreage Every homestead has that one tool that seems to outshine everything else.
Testing the Ariens Deluxe 24 Snowblower: Best Bang for Your Buck?
Testing the Ariens Deluxe 24 Snowblower: Best Bang for Your Buck? Winter can be a beautiful season, but it also comes with its fair share
Exploring the Bushman Axe: Splitting Green Firewood
Exploring the Bushman Axe (and splitting green wood) When it comes to splitting firewood, there’s a lot of discussion around the best methods and tools
Enhancing Snow Plowing Traction with Terra Grips
Enhancing Snow Plowing Traction with Terra Grips https://youtu.be/RHNhj_6hboo?si=Yg7tCzgR1gBh4i2G When it comes to snow plowing with garden tractors, traction is key. Many of us face
Chores Don’t Have to Suck: Finding Joy in Snow Plowing
Chores don’t have to suck Winter is here, and with it comes the inevitable task of plowing snow. But what if I told you