\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>New Addition to the Homestead<\/strong>: Last summer’s property access hiccup led to some head-scratching, but thanks to Granny and Papa’s negotiation skills, we’ve secured a new slice of land with a driveway and a new home for Zac and Sam’s Uncle. Excited to welcome him to the homestead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4739.jpeg?resize=525%2C295&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4739.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4739.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4739.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4739.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4739.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homestead Highlights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>APPPA Conference<\/strong>: Rachael and I attended our first APPPA conference last January, soaking in knowledge on raising chickens and finding inspiration to expand our farm. Meeting fellow enthusiasts and even the godfather of pastured poultry, Joel Salatin, made it one of the best experiences yet. Check out their website for more info \u2013 we’re looking for new members!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1346.jpeg?resize=525%2C700&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-491\" style=\"width:368px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1346.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1346.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1346.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536&ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1346.jpeg?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1346.jpeg?w=1050&ssl=1 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chickens Galore<\/strong>: Armed with newfound knowledge and a supportive community, we set ambitious goals. Incubating eggs, ordering chicks, and even a few ducks became our mission, though plans went awry as they arrived on different days. Cue the panic, cue the shop time! But in the end, we managed to raise various flocks and process our own broilers \u2013 tough lessons, but oh so rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" data-id=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4488.jpeg?resize=525%2C295&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4488.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4488.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4488.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4027.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4027.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4027.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4027.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" data-id=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4669-1.jpeg?resize=525%2C295&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4669-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4669-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4669-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4669-1.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4669-1.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4768.jpeg?resize=525%2C394&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4768.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4768.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4768.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4768.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4768.jpeg?w=2048&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" data-id=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4882.jpeg?resize=525%2C295&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4882.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4882.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4882.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4882.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4882.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" data-id=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Snapshot_202312336_041200.jpg?resize=525%2C295&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Snapshot_202312336_041200-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Snapshot_202312336_041200-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Snapshot_202312336_041200-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Snapshot_202312336_041200-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Snapshot_202312336_041200-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Friends of the Farm:<\/strong>\u00a0At the APPPA conference, we met Cindy, a real-life garden angel runnin’ The Giving Garden (check it out:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/preview.convertkit-mail2.com\/click\/dpheh0hzhm\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlLWdpdmluZy1nYXJkZW4ub3JnLw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.the-giving-garden.org\/<\/a>: We’ve traded sweat, wisdom, and countless laughs on our homesteading journeys. Through Cindy, we met Michael, the Dallas Half Acre Farm king (<a href=\"https:\/\/preview.convertkit-mail2.com\/click\/dpheh0hzhm\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9kYWxsYXNoYWxmYWNyZWZhcm0vP2hsPWVuIw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dallashalfacrefarm\/?hl=en#<\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/preview.convertkit-mail2.com\/click\/dpheh0hzhm\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9kYWxsYXNoYWxmYWNyZWZhcm0vP2hsPWVuIw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dallashalfacrefarm\/?hl=en#<\/a>:). His hoop house salad magic and “can-do” spirit have been an inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_2417.jpg?resize=525%2C331&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_2417.jpg?w=612&ssl=1 612w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_2417.jpg?resize=300%2C189&ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>In the Garden:<\/strong>\u00a0While Texas heat challenged our garden, we’re revamping raised beds and the greenhouse for a better harvest this year. Stay tuned for updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beyond Chickens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Now, its not all about the chickens! We managed to squeeze in four weddings (from DFW to Cabo to Marquette!), a beach bonanza at our family house (RIP, beach house!), and Rachael’s solo California adventure with the kiddos (brave woman!). Back home, Zac’s started his Montessori school adventure, Sam’s preschool playdates are pure sunshine, and both can swim, tumble, and dance circles around any city kid. And Rachael? Well, she juggles custom homes, Zumba classes, homestead queen duties, and whips up culinary masterpieces with our homegrown goodies. Oh, and we turned a spare room into a wrestling arena \u2013 prepare for a rumble in the homestead jungle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4237-1.jpeg?resize=525%2C394&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4237-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4237-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4237-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4237-1.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4237-1.jpeg?w=2048&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" data-id=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_3785.jpeg?resize=525%2C295&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_3785.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_3785.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_3785.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_3785.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_3785.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resized_20230527_124058.jpeg?resize=525%2C700&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resized_20230527_124058.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resized_20230527_124058.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resized_20230527_124058.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536&ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resized_20230527_124058.jpeg?w=1200&ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Resized_20230527_124058.jpeg?w=1050&ssl=1 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5442.jpg?resize=525%2C394&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5442.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5442.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5442.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scalfettifarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5442.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">So there you have it, homestead fam, a year condensed into one epic newsletter. It’s been a whirlwind and we wouldn’t trade it for the world. 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