# ![@Mathew_of_LWFAH Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1709939008942542848.png) @Mathew_of_LWFAH Mathew with Cottage Pastures

Mathew with Cottage Pastures posts on X about farm, this is, we are, food the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[stocks](/list/stocks)  1.43% [countries](/list/countries)  1.43% [finance](/list/finance)  1.43%

**Social topic influence**
[farm](/topic/farm) 18.57%, [this is](/topic/this-is) 15.71%, [we are](/topic/we-are) 8.57%, [food](/topic/food) 8.57%, [business](/topic/business) 5.71%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 5%, [what is](/topic/what-is) 4.29%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 3.57%, [woods](/topic/woods) 3.57%, [animals](/topic/animals) 3.57%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"This is one of the most alarming situations happening now in the beef supply industry. 1.) cattle producers are being incentivized with incredibly high market rates to sell their cattle to auction. Many will likely choose to send their breeding stock as well because they have no guarantee the price will ever justify not doing so now. 2.) political social and economic pressures have assured farmers that they are often the least respected trades in the country. I predict farmers will soon be accused of being selfish for selling their cattle at auction versus keeping them to expand herds in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020994263325057213)  2026-02-09T22:52Z 17.5K followers, 50.5K engagements


"We are almost there - the news is so exciting to share soon Until then here is some garlic growing. Look at that Thousands of bulbs Just emerging and rebounding from snowfall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022435120691491124)  2026-02-13T22:18Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Youre going to have to change your buying habits. We have people saying they are buying meat from us and able to split it into multiple meals. We do not sell cheap meat - we cant. The cost of the chicks the feed the processing alone is multiples more than what a chicken in the grocery store costs. But what were finding is that the quantity of meat and the nutrient density alone of real meat raised on small farms is likely multitudes more than what is being purchased in groceries. A restaurant contracting with us is even figuring this out - they will buy a chicken breast from us split it into"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022856747954680213)  2026-02-15T02:13Z 17.5K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Look at how spectacular these animals instincts are - right here this is not confinement farming - this is building resilient farms nationwide. We want to be a teaching farm - multiple at scale enterprises - helping bring back and restore the local farm and the American homestead. It is possible and we are pushing forward to make this happen. From wool to meat to garlic and to the new product lines Im about to announce. Please consider joining our email list on our website because Im about to announce more news - I need you on our email list in case for some reason I lose X."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2016652699782287597)  2026-01-28T23:20Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Is someone messing with our farm Seriously - this is the second instance when the energizer has been affected to be made ineffective. Wire cut or on the ground but more importantly the hot (energizing) connection is again removed from the battery. It was suspicious the first time. Now this is the second time. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017375698164371724 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017375698164371724"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2017375698164371724)  2026-01-30T23:13Z 17.5K followers, 28.5K engagements


"Were heading towards springtime. The days are growing longer. There are so many reasons to be hopeful. Good night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2017413424674677237)  2026-01-31T01:43Z 17.4K followers, [----] engagements


"This is Wilbur - dont touch Wilbur. You can look but dont touch. Meet Wilbur - hes responsible for every bit of pork coming from our farm beginning first week of March. Hes a beast - big beautiful body composition good attitude - but dont make the mistake of even thinking he is anything less than a boar. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017756341595447383 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017756341595447383"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2017756341595447383)  2026-02-01T00:26Z 17.4K followers, 32K engagements


"Just over one week old - they no longer utilize the heated environment This is what I mean about selecting for breeds that work in your climate. Its not just about building sustainable farms - but about beholding resilient food systems for families. Im this picture there are [--] piglets - they will weigh collectively about [----] pounds in 8-9 months. You cannot see them because they have buried themselves in this pile of hay - they are adapted and strong. This is a future reality and something all communities can adopt https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018179099403952538"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2018179099403952538)  2026-02-02T04:26Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"There is something special here. Winter wonderland and a child lost in play. Its just so simple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2018790180556292187)  2026-02-03T20:54Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Im choosing to look for the good in difficult situations today. I do not like wintertime much but this is absolutely beautiful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2019081060911296562)  2026-02-04T16:10Z 17.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The reviews are so clear at this point - we might be into something really special. And this goes for every product we are producing from our farm - in the next [--] days our pork will be available and a surprise product too. We understand quality flavor nutrition - we didnt come from farming but we know what good end results are and we are committed to making sure everything we sell is spectacular. This might sound pompous I dont mean it to be - its one standard - what I want to feed my children is what we sell to others. Simple. This year another new product line non meat hits the market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2019255780164165699)  2026-02-05T03:44Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is a really good question. Why do farms not list a clear price per pound on meat and instead list a range It's largely due to inventory management. In a grocery store you can inspect each package and select which package you want to purchase. So they can place a price per pound on the package and you choose accordingly. When you purchase online we show the range (for example - Whole Chicken 3-4lbs). This is because we might have [---] Whole Chickens in stock that weight between that range. When you pay online and want a chicken that is [----] Pounds and not [----] Pounds that would require us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2019453693662314606)  2026-02-05T16:50Z 17.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Going to be the best year of my life. Cottage Pastures going full time with new farm to you products. All with the same commitment. Exceptional American family first quality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2019576329570791793)  2026-02-06T00:58Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The manure issue is insane. Ive been talking about this for sometime. Organic is not a product. It is a process. And that process has many holes that can erode your trust in the entire system. The manure issue as a fertilizer is foul. There is even an argument to be made that synthetic fertilizer is healthier in some nuanced situations than organic fertilizers if its antibiotic chemical laden manure - but because its manure some reason its allowable. We have been exploring organic certification as we are far beyond the expectations of organic on our farm. And yet Im so troubled by the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2019606243724173319)  2026-02-06T02:57Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is when piglets switch from nursing to solid food - and it happens quicker than most people realize if you allow it to be done naturally. They have innate instincts - and they also learn from mom. Mom is eating so they become curious. First they smell then they taste and soon enough they want the feed too We do this without a creep feed system and allow it to happen naturally to decrease stress and increase natural curiosity - inspired by their own instincts. Then we manage the instincts without squashing them which allows for better behavior on pasture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020180251339624887)  2026-02-07T16:57Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I guess the time to announce is better soon than never. But everyone - when we recognized garlic was mostly being imported. We started a garlic business. Yes - we also are selling enormous amounts of the tastiest and healthiest meats we can produce. But the garlic business is huge - and we have over [--] varieties up for sale in June. But we also noticed another problem - herbs are not grown in the US en masse. So we have a bit of something to announce and it involves a lot of herbs - like lavender calendula chamomile mint arnica thyme lemon balm holy basil nettle oat red clover alfalfa and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020184061453770877)  2026-02-07T17:13Z 17.5K followers, 55.2K engagements


"Did you know cattle enjoy eating leaves Like many other animals - if they are seeking certain nutrients they might find them in leaves bark or more. In winter months as forage is low cattle may prefer to nibble on a trees leaves. One strategy for cleaning up leaf debris from felling trees is to drop the trees in a paddock with cattle. So many simple ways to accomplish difficult tasks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020293061582950857)  2026-02-08T00:26Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@JuJuFLAK Ehhhhh Im trying so hard to not ask for anything at all. Were going to be releasing more info soon Just want to make the best we can"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020323902707097819)  2026-02-08T02:28Z 17.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Be back tomorrow - Ive been expressly requested to join the outdoor snow adventures Looks like were going to make the best of these final days of snow before we get to work growing everything this season - seed starting begins this coming week On the list for today though - sledding and an igloo https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020546549026111769 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020546549026111769"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020546549026111769)  2026-02-08T17:13Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@calleymeans @DrMakaryFDA @DrOzCMS @NIHDirector_Jay How can we as farmers producing this food get connected with the right officials to help increase access of consumers right to farmers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020685901396136417)  2026-02-09T02:27Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"So - this is maple tree tapping weather Finally the warmer weather arrives. Had a neighbor who mentioned he hasnt seen a cold / snow this long in [--] years of living here. Were celebrating the snow melting and will be tapping a few maples and a black walnut tree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020911623699927330)  2026-02-09T17:24Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Look how big they are getting They only nurse for a few more weeks and then off to the woods the feeder group goes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020989719291560441)  2026-02-09T22:34Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Number one recommendation for gardens this year - work backwards. Begin with what is in your pantry that you eat at least once per week. Salsa Tomato sauce Vegetables Figure out what you actually eat - then plant the corresponding plants. If you do it this way then you are more likely to follow through seed starting planting maintenance harvesting and processing for fresh food or storage. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021005268235010334 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021005268235010334"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021005268235010334)  2026-02-09T23:36Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"We are working to finalize this year as the year of foundations for our farm. This is critically important to our goals of being a demonstration farm with multiple profitable enterprises that can be scaled up for small farms all across the country. And also for those who want to learn to homestead and decrease reliance of external food supplies - building resilience for their families and communities. So were planning the landscaping - leaning into the Cottage theme heavily. What recommendations do you have for flowers we can include around the house Eventually this may be a focal point for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021387345237262646)  2026-02-11T00:54Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Im not looking forward to the future in fear. Im building a foundation that will provide for my family regardless of what is to come. All with a clear recognition of our own mortality. I think its very important you build resilience into your life - specifically around growing your own food or working with neighbors and local farmers to do so. This applies also to energy and systems that work without external inputs. You might never need them - but just like paying off a mortgage and not being beholden to debts or another man - choosing to not be indebted is a pretty good way to live happily."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021607489314128223)  2026-02-11T15:29Z 17.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Heads up - as someone who is at this point. They dont stop And then they hide the clutch. And then there are more. And the cycle keeps going. You have to reach Chicken Critical Mass which is like. chicken math. but you start getting into the realm of theoretical chicken physics. You have to get so many chickens (Roosters reallllly help with this) that they start self-replicating and predators don't make a dent. You have to reach Chicken Critical Mass which is like. chicken math. but you start getting into the realm of theoretical chicken physics. You have to get so many chickens (Roosters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021621610495848554)  2026-02-11T16:25Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@GGunthorp I wonder about this because it seems like a near perfect solution for grazing sustainably"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021991186299564097)  2026-02-12T16:54Z 17.5K followers, 71.5K engagements


"Increasingly I see our push into building a specialty crop business around garlic and herbs accented by monthly orders for the highest quality protein we can produce as a solid plan. I just think human nature recognizes what is beautiful and frankly taking a day trip to visit Cottage Pastures see thousands of broilers roaming pet a cow see the pigs in the woods smell the herbs growing and shop in the farm store on site sounds like a happy day. Keep going @cognazor It's nice to have him on board. He didn't finish high school but he was a great businessman and did pretty well for himself. I'm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022072969493676185)  2026-02-12T22:18Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@partialtruth Beef"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022348153291428124)  2026-02-13T16:32Z 17.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Look whos late to the meal Seriously - do you notice that most pigs even on pasture look slow and docile Ours are moving. They grow slower they get stronger - they are healthy. Same situation with our chickens and cattle. You want healthy animals because healthy animals equate to nutrient dense meat. Our chickens Come visit us between April and October and youll see them flapping running sunbathing. Cattle Yep - galloping in the field. Sheep - hopping and running. Get ready - more coming soon https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019545419051647205"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2019545419051647205)  2026-02-05T22:55Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Children absolutely dominated the snowman building game in the county this snowfall. I mean - look at that They even have hats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2020160461648339213)  2026-02-07T15:39Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Goo morning and check out these piglets out exploring. Temperatures are into the 50s today and were thankful to move past winter. Its been a difficult season and we look forward to the growing season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021216631909687540)  2026-02-10T13:36Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is incredible to witness - using pigs on farm to make what has been poor soil or poor forage area into something beneficial for plants sheep and cattle. So neat to be able to use these pigs to do this work and then get bacon Reminder - only about three more weeks before pork is up for sale https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021279262679212069 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021279262679212069"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021279262679212069)  2026-02-10T17:45Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Homestead cooking - seriously. My wife is a stellar cook. Chicken drumsticks from us Cottage Pastures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022079797086826605)  2026-02-12T22:46Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I am looking for Red Devons to rebuild our cattle herd. Not prepared to purchase today but trying to line up where to get them. Anyone have any leads or know a good source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022320758471459205)  2026-02-13T14:43Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Look at those piglets sunbathing after running around the farm Wow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022395427363127669)  2026-02-13T19:40Z 17.5K followers, [---] engagements


"We have one piglet runt. Its a true reality of farming / homesteading. She isnt ill but she is worn out quicker moves slower and is much smaller. Its frankly quite incredible she survived the cold we experienced. The other piglets are absolutely thriving - as in they are well on their way to independence in a way we havent yet seen from any litter of pigs here. Likely this is due to hardiness after multiple seasons on farm - regardless one still lags behind. We will monitor her growth. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022478860818718888 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022478860818718888"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022478860818718888)  2026-02-14T01:11Z 17.5K followers, 20.2K engagements


"@dissidntdad They shall return to the New England territory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022479646894494163)  2026-02-14T01:14Z 17.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Youre in a rough spot man. Were not taking that away from you - a small community of us here are growing business around the hope and dream of the family business - agriculture farm and value added. You might not have the time or energy to make that work as it would require you to firmly pause breathe and consider it as a new chapter. Thats okay if not - do what is right for you and your mom. But know you do have community here that would cheer you on if you chose to make the farm work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022508718865211881)  2026-02-14T03:10Z 17.5K followers, [--] engagements


"@strong_sistas Exactly - because we sell so many chickens we have negotiations to lower cost of chicks and feed. The cost of the chick alone is still a significant percentage of the $5 rotisserie - the feed cost alone for organic soy free is close to double"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022511651694530610)  2026-02-14T03:22Z 17.5K followers, [---] engagements


"@Tallow__ @Half_A_Pond Need to circle back and talk with you Abed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2023077540760539457)  2026-02-15T16:50Z 17.5K followers, [--] engagements


"My son - playing in a puddle from melting snow. Humming to himself and playing his own game. I know there is so much evil and sadness recognized - people fail they choose themselves over God they make mistakes dreadful and horrible accidents happen. But there is more than just this life and there are so many opportunities to be a witness to what is Good True and Beautiful. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021367228298313793 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021367228298313793"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2021367228298313793)  2026-02-10T23:34Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"We are committed to producing the absolute highest quality garlic pastured meat and more (coming soon). To date that means my wife children and me have been involved in about every aspect of this farm. We have developed partners for supply knowledge around agriculture practices weve hand seeded hand harvested moved thousands of chickens without machines learned how to build websites run seo work - weve travelled to chick suppliers been to processing facility and more. This is the breakout year. Were finalizing systems on the farm to increase quantities of livestock reduce labor times and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022028987321467203)  2026-02-12T19:24Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Something peaceful about just watching the animals eat. Chickens hunting scratching and moving about. Sheep and cattle grazing. Pigs running around rooting and moving about. Its simple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2022776255926374642)  2026-02-14T20:53Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Heavy rainfall means the farm is a bit wet and muddy today. Moved the feeder pigs yesterday but theyll likely need moved again today with how soft and wet the ground is. Found a cool root - bright orange wanted to take a picture to show you all and see what it is. Pulled it it broke and I fell right into a pit of mud and manure. Didnt get the picture - Ill go back and have to find that root. Good morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2023038499046166726)  2026-02-15T14:15Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@ntbrown01 @cognazor Im thankful to see the comments - were growing big time and were going to make it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/2023248375408103721)  2026-02-16T04:09Z 17.5K followers, [--] engagements


"I am growing this farm business to build a life for my family where my children have time to be with their father and my wife has my attention. I want to pray more. I want to wrestle with my children more. I will do what is needed to build this family society. Chicken shipped nationwide next year. Garlic went on this year. More to come this year. Im not stopping. Thank you for being a part of the journey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1846686747725595048)  2024-10-16T22:56Z 17.5K followers, 14.3K engagements


"Pasture / Forest Raised Soy-Free and Organic Fed Pork. Coming to you from Little Way Farm and Homestead in [----] (Autumn). Shipping across the US. Until then Pasture-Raised Chicken Pre-Orders begin January 3rd. Were bringing small farms back and were bringing others with us. Lets go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1870578328018853998)  2024-12-21T21:13Z 17.5K followers, 15.2K engagements


"We want to say thank you to @ChefGruel for his kind words about our soy-free pasture raised chicken. For two years weve been working to build this farm. You might know us from our garlic or if local for our pasture-raised meat but beginning January [--] we are opening pre-orders for chicken sales to be shipped to your door. We have a wild [----] planned - from more meat offerings a new value added farm line and a video series coming. We hope you stick around. We want to put small farms back on the map and we hope this account helps Join the email list so you dont miss the pre-order list and the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1870616930891022727)  2024-12-21T23:46Z 17.5K followers, 103.7K engagements


"I am beyond optimistic about small scale and local farms making it. [----] is a year of remarkable growth. Get your website in order get your story together get your product packaging perfected because people are going to be looking for what you have. Go the extra mile - make it clear that you care about them and evidence in the quality of your product should be obvious - not susceptible to a discerning consumer anyone should be able to see it. Lets go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1872485546649333938)  2024-12-27T03:31Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"A big win coming in [----] to families and individuals everywhere - recognizing that you can begin homesteading wherever you are. Have a window and a pot Go outside grab some dirt find a seed and plant it Water daily. Local farm nearby Get some milk take it home skim the cream make some butter. Enjoy tomato pasta sauce Find a produce auction go there buy bulk tomatoes at silly inexpensive price go home can tomato sauce. This coming year is a year of opportunity. Regain your agency follow along here if you want to see us show publicly the journey of seed to table (begins in March) And buy some"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1872819363129987578)  2024-12-28T01:38Z 17.5K followers, 25.8K engagements


"Im not allowing my family to be dependent on systems that dont support the family. This stove was one of my first major purchases when moving to the farm. We considered options and ultimately settled on a stove that was designed to heat more than our houses square footage and could be filled with resources I can gather. We considered coal and more. Insert etc. we settled on one that could be used as free standing or an insert put in a liner and now have the security to know that my family can stay warm whether we have power or not. We need to support one another in learning these skills and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1876673614465966368)  2025-01-07T16:53Z 17.5K followers, 22.9K engagements


"I had a friend once say to me paraphrased dont be so busy that you forget to look up at the sky. It had a lot of implications and I think of that comment from time to time. The night sky tonight - stunning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1878972847328264347)  2025-01-14T01:10Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"If youre looking to raise pigs this year start thinking about building a pig garden. Not a garden made by pigs (yes - you can do that too) but a garden for pigs. For a $4 pack of [---] seeds you can grow upwards of over [--] tons worth of feed. Which plant Mangel beets Highly nutritious and delicious pigs love them and they are edible for humans too Yes [--] tons. Mangel beets can grow to [--] pounds. Thats a huge output for only about $4 in seeds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1881897001958445245)  2025-01-22T02:49Z 17.5K followers, 23.5K engagements


"This just isnt respectful to humans or dignified treatment of the animals. Look at the difference between that and what we raise. And how we raise them can be done all over the us giving families an opportunity to raise pork for their communities and support themselves with a just wage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1882872147284209876)  2025-01-24T19:24Z 17.5K followers, 16.1K engagements


"Undoubtedly one of the easiest plants you can put in the ground is a potato. One potato can be cut into multiple slices with an eye. Each of those sprouts can produce you 5-10 potatoes. This is resiliency and calorie security. And the taste of a fresh potato not one stored for months and months is absolutely spectacular"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1885104099181387974)  2025-01-30T23:13Z 17.5K followers, 35.9K engagements


"The chicken brooder is absolutely wild So many baby chicks running around learning the ways of the chicken jumping and flapping around. Were going to be absolutely full of eggs in a few months for new customers and retail"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1886473824176095482)  2025-02-03T17:56Z 17.5K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Im not sure how to phrase this but I want to highlight a real concern of mine. I do not want our meat or products to be priced at a premium. I know many people are looking at shipping costs and the price of our meat and frankly many other farms and likely aghast at the cost. The reality is that we cannot beat big agriculture without an influx of orders to then be able to lower our own costs. For example poultry alone costs me buying at increments of [----] chicks at a time anywhere from $1.3 to [----]. Feed costs will be $0.5/pound for organic approved ingredients and soy-free. This is the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1886566847140503967)  2025-02-04T00:06Z 17.5K followers, 12.8K engagements


"My daughter wanted to watch the sunrise with me this morning. She was adamant - and then we spent the morning together completing farm chores I listened to her talk to me about new interests (art and geology and God and the Saints). This was a good morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1887859496707363108)  2025-02-07T13:42Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Listen - this is a bit frustrating. We are a farm that does actually produce eggs and Im aware of the culling happening around the country. Supply and demand. It takes approximately 4-6 months to replace a hen to egg production. Culling is happening by quantities of millions right now. Everyone should be aware price is a small portion your food supply is incredibly unstable and always has been as long as you go to a grocery store. This doesnt make the difference between grocery and farm easy but shirking the responsibility and then being aghast at egg prices is just silly. Prices are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1889808482699722892)  2025-02-12T22:47Z 17.5K followers, 17.3K engagements


"I just said this to someone the other day. I had a suspicion this was going to happen and yet I just read another post on here seemingly discouraging home flock ownership due to costs. You do not need to feed your chickens commercial feed. You do not need to raise them according to standards of perfection illustrated in manners which seemingly suggest the comfort of a chicken is more important than the nutrient needs of a family. There are many ways to provide for the nutrition needs of chickens without constantly feeding them a regimented diet. You keep chickens in your backyard for temporal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1890923509641105420)  2025-02-16T00:37Z 17.5K followers, 16K engagements


"There are amazing benefits of moving to the countryside for families - especially if concerned with providing children with optimal conditions to thrive. Here are three"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1892719300911263954)  2025-02-20T23:33Z 17.5K followers, 31.2K engagements


"Day One of Broiler Season has commenced Heres how were brooding [----] chickens at a time in February in Southeastern Indiana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1894521043575783567)  2025-02-25T22:53Z 17.5K followers, 16.8K engagements


"Did you know that most garlic is imported That means the root crop plant used in much of American cuisine often utilized for medicinal benefits and generally considered a nutrient boost of a crop - isnt homegrown. Yes there are pockets but mostly its imported. This is why garlic is our primary specialty crop. For the past three years weve increased our crop size and we expect to [--] - 5x this year to help bring more American grown garlic to the market Dont miss pre orders in May - we will sell out quickly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1899620540446597264)  2025-03-12T00:36Z 17.5K followers, 18K engagements


"Do you have a farm cat This one follows us all around the farm. Go up to plant - there she is. Find her running across tree branches as we check on cattle. Wherever we go on walks to the back acres or around the front of the house she follows. Catches mice keeps a happy presence and generally is a good addition to the farm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1900606998929924491)  2025-03-14T17:56Z 17.5K followers, 36.6K engagements


"Everything we are trying to do with this farm comes down to family and our desire to be with God forever. It cannot be mistaken. Our focus on helping others learn to homestead and grow their own produce. Our desire to provide customers with the same meat that we feed to our children. It all comes from the same motivation. We really are trying to make this farm provide for our family what needs to be done to make this our full time venture. Your support is incredible and we are so thankful. This year we expect to launch more content more videos more product lines. Sincerely - thank you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1901776062520131655)  2025-03-17T23:22Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Welcome to the world baby boy Found them using the drone as they were deep in the woods. Both look healthy baby calf is up walking and Bertha is standing up and eating. This is a joyous day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1901788135383527505)  2025-03-18T00:09Z 17.5K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Found Bertha and her new calf in this clearing in the woods. When the cow leaves the herd its usually a good indicator shes off to have the baby. And it looked like I found her just after or very near her having delivered. He will be called Patrick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1901806970786488751)  2025-03-18T01:24Z 17.5K followers, 719.9K engagements


"All you have to do is plant some onion sets potatoes garlic and a few other plants (tomatoes herbs etc) to save some dollars and begin a legacy (save those seeds) Seriously - start a garden even if its in a box on a windowsill this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1903188907199537184)  2025-03-21T20:56Z 17.5K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Sheep are likely one of the best homestead animals most people in the US dont keep. The dairy cow is phenomenal. And important. The beef cow is phenomenal and important. But the sheep is the most manageable and safe animal for most families seeking to build resilience aside from chickens. Meat that can be manageable harvested and stored. Milk dependent on the breed. Wool for a variety of use cases. Regenerative rotational grazing. Ease of birthing and the flock can grow very quickly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1903516687476900235)  2025-03-22T18:38Z 17.5K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Favorite chicken breeds thus far. Australorps: docile good layers great temperament dark plumage keeps them less desirable by aerial predators. Speckled Sussex: beautiful plumage docile good layers quiet Ameracuana: whimsical personality colored eggs fun. Just added about [---] total more black sex links brown leghorns and some welbars. Will see how these all work out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1904207930657845432)  2025-03-24T16:25Z 17.5K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Have you seen the calves running to their mothers You cant make this up - its just simple country living and its beautiful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1904322327791256018)  2025-03-24T23:59Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Our farm is being built on trust transparency and reputation. I am so frustrated with labeling requirements. If I tell you we raise our chickens on pasture I mean it. They begin in a brooder until it is safe for them to be on pasture. And then the honest truth is we still lose broilers. Weve lost more this year despite more effort and better systems. I cant control the weather and the intensity its throwing at us. But I can give it my best and if you purchase from us then know this is real food. And we mean it. Were closing our website shop down until this group heads to processing and pre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1907222331493319075)  2025-04-02T00:03Z 17.5K followers, 14K engagements


"Family-scale farms are going to make a comeback. Small scale farming will make a comeback. Regenerative agriculture is on the rise. Homesteading and local agriculture will be increasingly important in the coming years. Lets go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1909300399057576186)  2025-04-07T17:41Z 17.5K followers, 32.5K engagements


"The key phrase that might trump all others for agriculture in the coming years. Family-Scale. Not regenerative not small-scale but family-scale. Bring back the farms to individuals and families that firstly supports the needs of the family and overflows to the needs of the community. Where local cuisine is derived from local grown food. Restrictions in options prompt creativity in cooking. Where community and neighbors gather to support one another in times of need. Family-scale is the key phrase. And this would change much of how many view food production"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1909977796945813675)  2025-04-09T14:32Z 17.5K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Baby goats Came outside to feed the broilers and check on the pigs in their new location and found baby goats Congratulations goat mom Luna Twins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1910174682201968886)  2025-04-10T03:35Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"If every home had one bee hive five chickens a small garden of herbs and seasonal produce Well I just think a lot of concerns would fade away pretty quickly. Most concerns and worries we have are manufactured. Focus given to illusions. Time and energy spent entertaining ideals of falsehoods and horrors. Start with a small beehive a few chickens maybe just a windowsill garden - plant something today youll see how quickly responsibility evacuates the anxieties of modernity. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1910323424322257186 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1910323424322257186"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1910323424322257186)  2025-04-10T13:26Z 17.5K followers, 50.3K engagements


"This is all worth it for my children. Hundreds and hundreds of broilers behind me sun shining down rooster in the distance cattle grazing pigs digging goats and sheep frolicking. Its worth it for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1911794836874678480)  2025-04-14T14:53Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"We have babies First delivery for this one and its at least twins. Still waiting on a potential third"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1913262107337826654)  2025-04-18T16:03Z 17.5K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Right to pasture. This is another reason we are pleased with Icelandic sheep. Unassisted birth healthy lambs mother ewes is right to grass to resume foraging"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1913570090974417058)  2025-04-19T12:27Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The disappearance of the large animal vet is becoming an alarming problem. You wont notice it until you take on sheep cattle goats etc. Its all fine until you have a problem. A calf gets stuck and needs pulled Call the vet for help - they wont come because they havent established care with the cow. I just pulled two sheep - vet isnt coming. Friend nearby just pulled a dead calf - vet isnt coming. Id drop what Im doing to come help you if reasonable. Ive been there Ill help. @Mathew_of_LWFAH Large animal vets have almost disappeared. They make more money in suburbs treating dogs and cats. It's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1928621829461336508)  2025-05-31T01:17Z 17.5K followers, 16.9K engagements


"Its going to take you longer to complete the job. But its worth it. Hes worth it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1928846628644893126)  2025-05-31T16:10Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Better homestead and farm tip - make sure to spend time with your animals. Grab a bucket sit down and read a book out loud to them sing near them make sure when you feed them you say something to name the group each time. It makes a difference over time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1929669936542343633)  2025-06-02T22:42Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Walked out to find the gilt and she was missing. Looks like she buried herself beneath some hay. Thats some serious nesting behavior. Im expecting piglets any hour now. She should feel particularly safe now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1932061452065812832)  2025-06-09T13:05Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Quick update - heavy breathy and panting. Buried in hay. I could be wrong but I think shes close"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932869204253749696)  2025-06-11T18:35Z 17.5K followers, 10.5K engagements


"A few people have suggested I leave the pig alone. I understand why. But you have to also understand that for people who spend their time stewarding the land daily interacting with livestock and generally paying attention to the animals needs - they might actually find my presence comforting and one of security. Notice the below video. She burrows towards me. And Im not suggesting being reckless. Never put your hands near their mouths. Children are not allowed near most of the male animals. Always be alert of the position of your knees in respect to animals whose height is below your waist."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932892765756797332)  2025-06-11T20:08Z 17.5K followers, 13.7K engagements


"We have piglets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932929218930741317)  2025-06-11T22:33Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"So far we have two delivered Expecting more every 10-20 minutes until about 8-12 total. [--] male [--] female"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932930827513704633)  2025-06-11T22:39Z 17.5K followers, 14.1K engagements


"Were now up to [--] All energetic strong and moving well Mom is still good. Breathing is consistent. Movement is slow. Shes doing really well. This is her first farrowing. Keep going momma"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932954234133360993)  2025-06-12T00:12Z 17.5K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Placenta was just delivered and two more appeared Thats [--] now Wild to think - we have another gilt preparing to farrow in July. That would bring us to [--] - [--] piglets from these two gilts in their first farrowings. Excuse me - one is now a sow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932961193162862779)  2025-06-12T00:40Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"My wife commented on how striking the eyes are Vigorous energetic strong babies @Mathew_of_LWFAH When theyre ready Id like little baby face pics @Mathew_of_LWFAH When theyre ready Id like little baby face pics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1932991644368056655)  2025-06-12T02:41Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Piglets being piglets and good mothering instincts on display"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1935067897606394033)  2025-06-17T20:11Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Are you ready for garlic Not that store bought mystery garlic. The kind of garlic which out our farm on the map thanks to so many of you Only about two more weeks until we get this crop out of the ground and orders open up. I pulled some today to test and youll have to trust me its exquisite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1935388457863729456)  2025-06-18T17:25Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Likely our best garlic harvest ever Cant wait to ship this to you all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1936586823150469193)  2025-06-22T00:47Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Guess who just cleaned out four hundred feet off weeds so the pumpkins and squash can grow better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1940196893935771769)  2025-07-01T23:52Z 17.5K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Welcome to the world little piglets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1941171756267651312)  2025-07-04T16:26Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is going to be so good. Im so excited to get this out to you all. Im not sure weve ever had this high quality of a garlic crop. Lets go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1942370071927742739)  2025-07-07T23:48Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"We have laying boxes and nice places for you chickens to lay eggs Why do you do this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1946012111697563678)  2025-07-18T01:00Z 17.5K followers, 49.1K engagements


"I dont think many people are aware of- the state of agriculture in the US is in trouble. And its really bad - Im hopeful but the solution right now likely revolves around hyper critical local solutions as it seems consolidation continues to progress. First priority is reduction of all barriers preventing neighbors from selling to neighbors. There should be no legislation preventing people from growing food and being unable to sell or barter it with their neighbors and community - period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1948752199690993755)  2025-07-25T14:28Z 17.5K followers, 11.7K engagements


"We produce better quality meat because we work with the animals to open nutritional opportunities through fermentation methods and natural rearing. We dont wean animals on industry standards because industry standards are for economic productivity of meat despite best case scenarios for the animals. Better life for animals equates to better nutritional content of meat. Thats my theory. And if Im incorrect or the nutritional results are minimal at least I feel better stating to customers that we treat our animals well. Including not just the animals destined for meat but for the entirety of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1952894789675872308)  2025-08-06T00:49Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I had a visitor today who seemingly was disappointed in my egg pricing. You can find $3-$5 eggs per dozen at grocery stores. Styrofoam cartons caged chickens or the one company that really bothers me but it is what it is. I wont name them. Our chickens are fed a diet of grains from a mill that I now have in my possession a certificate of their good standing with organic standards. This means we do pay them more for that grain that would be found in a farm that sources gmo grains. I charge $6/dozen and have since we started here because my costs have not changed for the grain inputs. Despite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1952896437051683276)  2025-08-06T00:56Z 17.5K followers, 185.2K engagements


"A dozen eggs with varying colors are better. Not because theyre more nutritious - and I dont mean colored as in just one color - I mean a dozen of varying shades of colors and patterns. Its not that theyre more useful. Its just that theyre a good reminder of the beauty possible and present"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1960782385915552158)  2025-08-27T19:12Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is how we raise broilers. They have shelter to go to when it rains. But we let them move. We let all of our animals move. No animal is confined in a manner that prevents them from adequately moving. And I think that movement is critical to the health of the animals and the nutrition of the meat. And also the flavor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1963013804490424695)  2025-09-02T22:58Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Absolutely aggravating Our Farm insurance now is requiring us to sign a new policy or we will be removed from coverage. I have never been so frustrated with any of aspect of business than with insurance. We continue to be hit with more and more fees for any demonstrated growth or success in providing quality meat and garlic to others. Does anyone have a suggestion for an insurance provider that they trust or at least have a decent experience with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1963696834297373126)  2025-09-04T20:13Z 17.5K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Pasture and woods make better pork. Ditch the houses - pigs in sunlight on pasture in woods outdoors and in the mud is a good place December [----] - this will be our first time listing pork for nationwide shipping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1969537228444483835)  2025-09-20T23:00Z 17.5K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Neighbor stopped over today to ask if we were raising chickens or turkeys. Yes - were considering raising holiday turkeys next year (hint hint). But it continues to be a conversation because our chickens are raised outside on pasture that neighbors and folks in the community stop by to ask questions. Most people seem to have no idea what chicken actually looks like - meat chickens not layers. Its an opportunity for education and fellowship and its a good. This farm is going to be the staple of our Cottage Pastures brand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1971335363521282176)  2025-09-25T22:05Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"So much ground has been covered by these autumn groups of chicken. Its literally going to be transformational for this farm. Natural dispersement of highly concentrated manure across multiple acres will result in remarkable nutrient replenishment. This is regenerative agriculture. Orders re open on the website this week. Final batch of the autumn before a huge leap this coming season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1973173417634369694)  2025-09-30T23:49Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Children took to decorating the house at the front of the farm for autumn. Thoughts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1973898069151502626)  2025-10-02T23:49Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Good morning from Cottage Pastures. A first generation family owned farm building from the ground up self funded for three years. Were going to make it. Were going to help others. Thank you for supporting us with your purchases and trusting us to provide you with the same meats and produce we feed to our children. Thank you and good morning. Autumn broilers beginning shipping in about one week. New orders can be placed this coming week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1974436370971005224)  2025-10-04T11:28Z 17.5K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Most pork consumed in the US is not raised this way. Its an unfortunate reality of scale. Small independent farms scattered all over the US should be staples of local communities - every village municipality community locale - all should have access to farms who truly care about producing a quality of meat that respects the land the animal and humans. We can be so much better as a society. We want our farm to be one that inspires others and helps others make this a reality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1974481731185967495)  2025-10-04T14:28Z 17.5K followers, 21K engagements


"The world sleeps while farmers wake and stay awake to produce food for people everywhere. Know your farmer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1975709324019441724)  2025-10-07T23:46Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I strongly support this. This is one good man who believes in family and the importance of building a legacy. Consider supporting his launch today. It is time. You can now order our honey candles shirts and mugs. Thank you for following me for cheering on our little family and bees as we build our apiary and continue this tradition. Family. Nature. Tradition. Humming Meadow Honey dot com https://t.co/G9i8ixfDEV It is time. You can now order our honey candles shirts and mugs. Thank you for following me for cheering on our little family and bees as we build our apiary and continue this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1976688391384084981)  2025-10-10T16:36Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"We are building this pork enterprise as one of our three primary enterprises in [----]. We received an offer in early [----] or late [----] from another farm to buy [--] finished pigs per week. Then that farmer very honestly and transparently explained how high demand for quality pork is. Pork is one of the meats dominated by big agriculture. One consequence of this is the continued focus on profit and not on highest quality. Therefore pork has a bad reputation for being inferior meat. This is inaccurate. Pork has been important to families of antiquity. They are phenomenal foragers - the problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1976695430978167261)  2025-10-10T17:04Z 17.5K followers, 10K engagements


"The signs of Autumn are now upon us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976845634348236854)  2025-10-11T03:01Z 17.5K followers, 20.3K engagements


"Hey Look what we found in the woods. Weve been looking for one of these trees and it looks like we have one. Were in the process of taking back under management this land. Its pasture and woods and the woods are quite overrun with invasive thorns and more. Some areas are nearly impassable. Our farming will help bring this back under control and the regenerative approach will hopefully benefit the land us and many others for generations. But look at this On the edge where the pasture meets the woods (forest) - a single Sugar Maple has been found"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1977175208801821062)  2025-10-12T00:51Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This is a real view of regenerative agriculture in the works. The pigs turn over the soil consume the roots and eat the invasive thistles and other vegetation. In doing so new seeds native seeds have an opportunity to finally take over the area. This region was so poor youd struggle to walk through parts of it. Im only a matter of weeks these pigs have nearly completely stabilized the area allowing for new growth. And when theyre done here they move to another spot. And when theyre about [---] pounds they feed humans. Repeat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1978262056584237516)  2025-10-15T00:50Z 17.5K followers, 18.5K engagements


"So many new baby chicks on the farm. We now have two hens walking around with new life beneath their feet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1978531953541308820)  2025-10-15T18:42Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"If you listen closely you can hear the sheep munching. When this flock is 20-50 strong itll be so neat. Only a few years and this will be a viable enterprise providing Icelandic sheep wool meat and breeding stock to people all over the US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1979372683637772326)  2025-10-18T02:23Z 17.5K followers, 10.3K engagements


"This is the number one reason we do not have a high predator loss for our free range broilers. Meet Poppy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979893601573421338)  2025-10-19T12:53Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Huge news for our garlic business. And I do mean this is unexpected. We will be selling multiple varieties of garlic in [----]. Positioning Cottage Pastures to be one of the few garlic farms in the United States - selling seed and culinary quality garlic nationwide. To date we have only sold hardneck Music garlic. Now we are looking at many varieties which are being planted between this weekend and next week. Unexpected. Big deal. This is exciting. Varieties that can be planted nationwide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1980777127210258691)  2025-10-21T23:24Z 17.5K followers, 50K engagements


"Just another night of honest farm and homesteading. Fermented feed smells sweet and delicious to this group of feeder pigs. Raised outdoors where their activities and presence promotes restorative potential for the soil. Pork should be back in stock late winter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1981115558436479104)  2025-10-22T21:48Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Were planning to begin introducing more candlelight into our evening this winter season. Its to help encourage better nighttime routines and a simplicity of expectations. Homesteading and farming has forced us to be aware of the sunrise and sunset the daylight hours and the weather in a very important manner. It affects our life is a powerful manner and we want to be mindful of that while working to accomplish what we need to do within the right and proper time and space. More natural lighting - that from the wood stove the candles hurricane lamps and others seem to support these"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1981154702738825367)  2025-10-23T00:24Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"One of the divisive aspects of the black walnut discussion is the simple reality that it evades significant monetization. We harvest black walnuts on our farm and feed them as a natural dewormer to pigs. Id like to find a good way to capture the scent of the black walnut and be able to infuse it into a candle - I enjoy the scent. Maybe into a tallow balm etc. But largely - the black walnut is a sign of a time respectively. It falls seasonally is harvested by hand and processed simply (or generally with excessive creativity and might). Its not hyper monetized because it poses challenges of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1981544976346419240)  2025-10-24T02:15Z 17.5K followers, 18.2K engagements


"Baby chicks being taught to forage by a mother hen. This is one true method of building a sustainable homesteading system. You only get this natural instinct to show if you allow some degree of natural rearing to occur. The eggs hatched beneath the hen who then immediately gets to teaching them how to survive. And this doesnt follow any of the guidance for raising chickens its down into the 40s at night and winter is coming. These chicks have a good chance of survival with the mother hen nearby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1981803720158425213)  2025-10-24T19:23Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"3500 garlic cloves in the ground for the first day of planting this season - [----] harvest. Will easily have over [-----] cloves in the ground by the end of this coming week. We started our garlic business not intentionally with [--] pounds of garlic planted in [----]. What a ride its been"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1982279559643795580)  2025-10-26T02:54Z 17.5K followers, 67.1K engagements


"Lot of questions about soaking garlic before planting. None of this is necessary but definitely offers benefits. We sanitize new garlic seed first in isopropyl alcohol to ensure we dont transfer soil borne diseases to the soil. Garlic is planted in different areas each year to also help minimize pest damage and promote soil health. We then rinse that off and soak the garlic cloves in fish emulsion. We do this to provide beneficial microbes and general biology to the cloves. This is also is hydrating and acts as a first watering to promote quick and strong root development before the weather"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1982429338621354305)  2025-10-26T12:49Z 17.5K followers, 19.9K engagements


"While the black walnut conversation is intriguing - have we figured out a good use for these yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1982540362704159178)  2025-10-26T20:10Z 17.5K followers, 31K engagements


"I told the children we were heading out on a hike. A few moments later my wife was helping them pack sandwiches for the journey. They made me a sandwich too - wrapped it and labeled it. Family is so important"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1982555315930558674)  2025-10-26T21:09Z 17.5K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Did you know this about black walnuts Since our farm does not use synthetic dewormers we have to employ strategies to minimize parasite overloads naturally. One way is to feed black walnuts to the pigs. We do this by including the black walnuts in their fermenting feed and also feeding them to the pigs so they can chew on them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1982588158836433060)  2025-10-26T23:20Z 17.5K followers, 32.2K engagements


"Always check the batteries to make sure the power is on those electric wires Also - this is why you need a phenomenal relationship and setup with your animals. She got out and came to the house looking for food. Why Because I bring her food. So was getting her back to the fenced in area difficult Nope. She followed me right in because I had food for her. Easy - spend time with the animals build a good relationship with them and then even when things go wrong you are able to fix them quickly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1984019665501483111)  2025-10-30T22:08Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This past round of broilers from the farm has been monumental. I began working with a new chick supplier after searching for a new processor - ended up picking up chickens off a semi truck with [-----] chickens at about 4AM. Label on top - non vaccinated or some derivative. We had the most successful brooder setup weve ever run - using Ohio Brooders we had the lowest mortality rate and best performance weve seen for three years. Building on past experiences we improved everything - soaked / fermented feed water availability movements across the pastures - we pushed these chickens into parts of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1984381975864455590)  2025-10-31T22:08Z 17.5K followers, 41.6K engagements


"3 years ago we began growing garlic for our family. We were introduced to a wholesale buyer for garlic - didnt even know that was a thing at the time or that garlic was in demand. Three years later we are planting 20+ varieties and shipping nationwide. Now is the time of year when we plant garlic it takes about nine months to grow and then orders begin in July. We are excited to get new varieties growing - we should have varieties that grow well in the north and the south braids hardneck and more Back to planting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1984627005204107481)  2025-11-01T14:22Z 17.5K followers, 40.4K engagements


"This is why our feed is different. We ferment / soak almost all of our animals feed which is thought to make it more digestible to those animals. This is especially true for supporting animal growth when you do not feed them soy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1984691181633122776)  2025-11-01T18:37Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Another variety down Only [--] more to go. Not [--] bulbs. Not [--] cloves. [--] varieties of garlic We will be on the first page of search results next year for garlic alone. Thats my goal for this enterprise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1985549441818865715)  2025-11-04T03:27Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Do you see that Do you see it Thats one family building a generational business right there - do you see them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1986130676584739217)  2025-11-05T17:57Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Just feeding some chickens on this overcast day. Looking forward to longer warmer days ahead. But for now Im going to learn to be patient and present. I dont want to miss these moments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1986875293693288692)  2025-11-07T19:15Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements


"I continue to acknowledge and share this. We ship chicken nationwide and are grateful to everyone who chooses to purchase from us. The cost of UsDA processing related transportation and logistics adds over 40% to our costs. They process the same way we have always processed on farm but we can only do that for [----] chickens and cannot send them out of state at all. So we end up pre paying thousands of dollars paying for transportation etc. All to do what we would already do on farm and keep the dollars local I bet alot of people dont know this They have to put not for sale stickers on all the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1986941301254762544)  2025-11-07T23:38Z 17.5K followers, 31.1K engagements


"I was told to ignore the Ram Just dont pay attention to him. But hes affectionate and clearly likes being around me Also he knocked me on m back right after this lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1987211197221900727)  2025-11-08T17:30Z 17.5K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Recently my wife and I were talking about how certain foods no longer taste like how we remember them from our childhood. For example - If I had a certain candy bar as a child that candy bar now tastes like a chemical to me. It's not even appealing anymore. I wonder if that's because the candy bar is now different (I suspect so) or also that our tastes have changed to the food we typically eat (meat farm grown produce etc.). @Mathew_of_LWFAH Youd have to get taste buds to adjust. All the sugar and salt and mystery chemicals make it difficult to appreciate real but once you get used to real"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1988642040242991408)  2025-11-12T16:16Z 17.5K followers, 90.9K engagements


"Seeing people post about their excitement for what theyve bought from our farm is so encouraging. Its exciting and i just want to say thank you to everyone here who is following along buying from us sharing posts and frankly just being here with me. This has been an incredible journey and were really just getting started with Cottage Pastures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Mathew_of_LWFAH/status/1989101232120603011)  2025-11-13T22:41Z 17.5K followers, [----] engagements

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