Nutrient content in plants

We got to stop and think every now and then, don’t we? Let’s stop and think right now. What do our bodies really need? Have we been listening to what our bodies really need lately? We live in a fast paced world, especially with the advancing technology, demanding responsibilities from the workplace, and wrestling with priorities. Not surprisingly, it can be challenging to focus on what is really important to keep ourselves functioning smoothly. Keeping ourselves healthy certainly tops the list; to be healthy enough to go to work to support our families, doing what we enjoy doing, recreationally and/or competitively.

Living Food Farm grows barley grass and strawberries for that purpose…to help our health, to help our bodies to do what we need to do on a daily basis.

See the picture of barley grass and Ron holding a refractometer above… What does this picture meant? We wish we could show you what a naked eye could not see in this picture but what we are talking about here is nutrient contents in plants. The refractometer measures the amount of nutrients in plants, in this case, barley grass. On daily basis, Ron measures to see if nutrients are high enough for barley grass to be cut, to be sold, high quality, to our customers. Today, the nutrients content in barley grass are in the Excellent range! Our vegetables in our garden are in that range, too! The more nutrients in plants, the more our bodies will benefit from their wealth of vitamins and minerals! So far, we could not find produce in the supermarkets that has high nutrient content as ours....

Deer and refractometers don’t lie. Deer continue to flock to Living Food Farm’s soil, looking for tasty alfalfa with their sensitive noses that could detect the slightest difference of nutrient content in plants! Animals have this uncanny ability, humans obviously don’t. This is why we constantly measure our crops with our trusty refractometer...

One more thing, our barley powder texture is finer than ever before! We discovered a better way to grind the barley grass for better satisfaction for our customers! More importantly, the fine powder was ground under 90 degrees Fahrenheit so that its nutrients are preserved. If the grass was ground over 90 degrees, the living nutrients will die, therefore, the barley powder will have no value. We need the high quality nutrients in barley powder to benefit our health.

Gather and Give

As we say our goodbyes to August and the rest of the summer, September and the beginning of autumn will welcome us with fall colors and harvest time! Harvesting is certainly one of the busiest points throughout the growing season for many farmers.

When it comes to harvest time, Ron Johnson does it differently at Living Food Farm. What did he do that differs from many farmers out there? What could it possibly be? Harvesting means gathering the fruits and vegetables from the garden or crops, right? Well, please read on...

Ron's philosophy is a simple "gather and give" rule that he does for many years at Living Food Farm. What he gets from the soil from harvesting, he must give something back in return. After plowing harvested crops back into the ground, he plants winter rye immediately afterwards. The winter rye will grow to about 2 feet high before Ron plows in back into soil, therefore, giving extra nutrients and food back to the soil. After all, the soil gave so much growing those crops throughout the summer that it needs food to replenish in preparation for next spring!

The result of the "gather and give" rule, among other unique farming methods Ron uses at Living Food Farm were the bountiful and highly nutritious crops, strawberries and barley grass every year.

Providing adequate supply of water is always a challenge during dry spells but Living Food Farm is lucky enough to have a good nearby river and a reliable and powerful irrigation machine that keeps the soil over large areas saturated at all times.

Don't forget our barley powder and other products that will help your health! Living Food Farm strives on what's best for our customers. Order one of our products on our website today! www.livingfoodfarm.com

Enjoy the pictures!


The Toxic Chemicals Most Linked to Depression
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You may not realize this but toxic chemicals are EVERYWHERE in our food, air, homes, environment, etc. Pesticide is the number one chemical that is linked to depression and other health problems. Pesticides are various chemical sprays that farmers use to kill particular invading insects on their crops.  In fact, according to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, farmers exposed to pesticides have nearly a six-fold increased risk of suffering from depressive symptoms. Living Food Farm soil did not have any contact with pesticides since we started farming in 1979!

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Quote to think about...

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live" ~Jim Rohn

Let's be healthy today and tomorrow!