Native Roots Farm & Campground

02/19/2026

Who's getting their cool weather crops going during the next 10 days? We're hoping to get lettuce, spinach and onions in. It's not too late to start your veggie planning for 2026. Prep this weekend, plant next week! These crops are cold hardy to 15-25° temps- no need to wait.

02/19/2026

Hard to believe this cutie pie is going to be guardian of the livestock 🐑 🐑 🐖 🐓 🐇 looking at his goofy "grins" 😁🤣 but he's learning well and takes his patrol walk very seriously. We have had to chase down pigs after several escapes and he was instrumental in herding them back - we were so pleasantly surprised at his instintive, gentle, but firm lunges and nipping to coax them back towards the paddock alongside us.

Shout out today to Basil🌿 our 8 month old super sweet 3/4 Maremma 1/4 Great Pyranees Mix.

02/18/2026

🌾 Homesteader Processing Workshops Coming Soon at Native Roots Farm 🌾

We’re opening up hands-on, educational processing workshops for those who want to confidently return to traditional, ethical, nose-to-tail skills.

Upcoming Topics:

* 🐖 Pig Processing
* 🐇 Rabbit Processing $25
* 🐓 Poultry Processing $25

These workshops are designed for homesteaders, families, small farmers, tribal community members (discounts available), and anyone ready to deepen their knowledge of humane dispatch, meat handling, and traditional food skills.

Private workshops available by appointment.

Stay tuned — first workshop details below 👇🏾

🐖 Private Pig Processing Workshop (Schedule First!)

**Cost:**
$100 per workshop (up to 2 adults)

* Cost of pig (varies by weight/size)

Children are welcome **free of charge**, but must remain with parents under their supervision at all times.

What’s Included:

✔️ Educational overview of pig processing
✔️ Quick introduction to the breed
✔️ Guided tour of pasture & woodlot paddocks
✔️ Pig selection guidance
✔️ On-site humane dispatch
✔️ Proper blood release
✔️ Skinning demonstration
✔️ Breaking down the carcass
✔️ Identifying primal & retail cuts
✔️ Safe meat handling practices
✔️ Proper icing & cooler placement

This is a hands-on, respectful, and transparent learning experience rooted in ethical animal stewardship.

Optional Add-On:

If sausage grinding is desired, we’re happy to coordinate with our trusted butcher.

* Additional cost: **$0.40 per pound**
* You can follow us to transport the meat for drop-off and wait for service at our preferred butcher close by.

What to Bring:

* Apron
* Gloves
* Trash bags or large freezer bags (to line and keep your cooler clean)
* Ice-filled cooler for transport
* Seperate large container for sausage if desired

This workshop is perfect for those wanting to:

* Learn to process their own pork
* Understand humane harvest from start to finish
* Teach their children where food truly comes from
* Build self-sufficiency skills

Message us to schedule your private appointment. Dates coordinated individually as available.

02/12/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁
Farm Raised • Colony Style • Respectfully Harvested

🐇 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

At Native Roots Farm, our rabbits are raised colony-style with room to move, forage, and live naturally in community. We believe in honoring the whole animal — ensuring nothing is wasted and every hide is treated with care and respect.

Rabbit hides have long held cultural significance among many Indigenous communities for warmth, trade, regalia, crafting, and storytelling. By supporting our farm, you are helping preserve traditional skills, land stewardship, and whole-animal utilization practices.

🐇 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: 🛍️

(All hides are cleaned, dried, and ready for crafting or display.)

We currently offer hides from our New Zealand, Rex, and Rare American Blue rabbits — all known for their soft density, beautiful natural coloring, and craft quality. We occasionally have wild harvested brown hides available. (**$𝟓**)

𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐲- 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐑𝐄𝐖)
• New Zealand breed
• Beautiful pure white fur (can dye any color)
• Excellent for fur trimmed garments such as gloves, boots, scarfs, hats or display mats
• Approx. 12-16 inches

**$𝟏𝟎 𝖊𝖆𝖈𝖍**

𝐑𝐞𝐱 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞
• Velvety, dense fur texture
• Excellent for trim, mittens, medicine bags, regalia accents
• Approx. 12–16 inches

**$𝟏𝟓 𝖊𝖆𝖈𝖍**

𝐑𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞
• Unique slate-blue/gray natural tone
• Limited availability
• Approx. 12–16+ inches

**$𝟐𝟎 𝖊𝖆𝖈𝖍**

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 (3 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞)
• Curated mix based on availability
• Ideal for makers & traditional craft projects

**$50 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆**

📬 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐔.𝐒. 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲)
• 1–3 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: **$8 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞**
• 4–6 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: **$12 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞**
• 7+ 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐤 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞

Local farm pickup available by appointment.

📱 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🛍️

** Cash App (Preferred):
$r6tp (https://cash.app/$r6tp)
(PayPal and Venmo in comments.)

Please include:
• Your full name
• Shipping address
• Quantity & hide type/color
• Preferred method (if not using Cash App)

Orders ship within 3–5 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 after payment confirmation.

⭐𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 & 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐤 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 👇🏽

Interested in specific colors, quantities, or ongoing supply for crafting or larger quantities for fashion design garments such as coats, rugs, or blankets? Contact us directly to discuss availability and turnaround scheduling.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗟𝗟𝗖- 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

We truly appreciate your support! Please share!

Edit* there are inspo pics of various rabbit fur products to give ideas. I don't sew. I can offer fur, dog treats, and lucky rabbit foot charms!!

02/10/2026

Welp… looks like our off-grid farm is gettin’ a power pole. 🤠👩🏽‍🌾⚡️ Didn’t miss the bills one bit, but the well pump and county zoning and building inspectors said “bless your hearts.” 🥴🫣

Solar’s still gonna be doin’ the heavy liftin’ y'all—this is just for paperwork ✔️ and emergencies 😆

02/06/2026

🌿 Heritage Pastured Pork Shares Available 🐖

We’re now offering half and whole shares of our Duroc × Hampshire heritage pigs — humanely raised on 2.5–3 acres of mixed pasture and woodlot where they were free to roam, root, forage, and live as pigs were meant to.

Unlike confinement-raised pork, our pigs developed deep red, richly marbled meat thanks to their natural activity and diet. That darker color comes from higher myoglobin (iron-rich protein) the same thing that gives grass-fed beef and wild game their bold flavor. More movement = more myoglobin = more flavor and better nutrition.

🌰 Acorns, roots, grasses, insects, and pasture
🌳 Woodland shade and fresh air
🐖 No crates. No concrete. No shortcuts.

We’re selling at current market live price, with buyers covering their own butchering costs, giving you full control over cuts, curing, and processing. Delivery services are available for VA and NC customers within a 100 mile radius of Dry Fork, Virginia.

If you care about:
• Humane treatment
• Real nutrition
• Exceptional flavor
• Supporting land-based agriculture

…this is pork you can feel good about feeding your family. This is pork we feel good about making available and filling our freezer with too!

📩 Message us here at Native Roots Farm on fb, call, or text our farm line 5403907116 for pricing information and to reserve your half or whole hog before they’re gone.

02/04/2026

Snowy farm days... ❄️ Life lately ...

🫶🏽 Cold climate but warm grateful hearts.

02/01/2026

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 5:09 p.m. EST, the Snow Moon rises into fullness—quiet, steady, and patient, just like winter itself.

This is not a loud moon.
It does not rush.
It does not demand.

It arrives wrapped in cold air and stillness, reminding us that even in the hardest season, light continues its journey.

Our ancestors watched this moon when snow was deep and food was scarce.
They understood: this was a time for endurance, prayer, and care for one another.

The Snow Moon teaches us:

🌕 Even when the land sleeps, spirit stays awake.
🌕 Even when paths are buried, purpose remains.
🌕 Even when breath shows in the cold, life is strong.

For several nights, this moon will appear full—hovering over frozen rivers, silent forests, and quiet homes—whispering:

“You are still here.
You are still walking.
You are still becoming.”

Let this moon be a moment of reflection.

Stand outside if you can.
Feel the cold on your face.
Look up.

Offer gratitude for what you’ve survived.
Release what no longer serves you.
Gather strength for what is coming.

Because after the Snow Moon,
the days grow longer.
The rivers remember how to move.
The seeds remember how to rise.

And so do you.

Ekosi.
And so it continues.

01/28/2026