Tallow has a way of taking people by surprise. It sounds old-fashioned—maybe even something your great-grandmother used—and yet, once you understand it, it just makes sense. Like many things rooted…
Tennessee Winter Storm at the Farm
Beginning about 10 days prior to the winter weather event in January 2026, weather forecasters from the mid-west to the east coast began telling…
Taking Care of Our Beef Cattle
Winter on the farm has a rhythm all its own. While things may look quieter from the road—frost on the fields, cattle gathered close,…
Want to Know What’s in Your Beef? Get to Know Your Local Farmer!
Have you ever stood in the grocery store staring at a package of beef, wondering where it…
Enjoy the Benefits of Local Honey
If you’ve ever tasted honey straight from a local Tennessee beekeeper, you already know—it’s not the same as the plastic bear on the grocery…
Not All Tallow Is Created Equal: Why Source Matters
Tallow may be simple, but that doesn’t mean all tallow products are the same. Like most things in natural living, what…
Every cattle farming operation is different as to the calving seasons or calving year-round. Here at Hit-n-Miss Farm we prefer to utilize two calving seasons so we can control the…