TINY THOUGHTS
Cardiff Tiny Farm Blog
Farmer Spotlight - Black Mountain Farm
A reflection on care, craft, and the people who nourish our local food system.
I Didn’t Grow Up Crunchy
I didn’t grow up eating organic. But somewhere along the way, I started asking different questions about food—and it changed everything.
The Business of Being a Little Odd
On alternative food networks, moral economies, and building a business that doesn’t quite follow the script.
What I Would Tell My Younger Self
A reflection on ambition, technology, and learning to fall in love with a problem.
Hydroponics and a World on Life Support
Why I’m not convinced a soil-less future is the one I want my food to come from.
We Won an Award!
How a farm tool born from field frustration became a CAFF Innovation Challenge winner.
Play as Strategy
On curiosity, fringe ideas, and building beautiful things.
An Endless Flow of Gratitude
A one-minute gratitude exercise I learned years ago and still return to.
Seeing the Tiny Farm for the First Time
This week we’re sharing a story from a first-time visitor whose experience reminded us what it feels like to see the tiny farm with fresh eyes. Vanessa’s reflection is a gentle, heartfelt look at community, food, and the small moments that make this place special.
What I Learned Comparing Our CSA to Farm Fresh to You
A quick 2026 reflection + a 2-minute survey to help shape the year ahead.
The Edge of What’s Possible
Why the unknown is often the most productive place to stand.
Social Feeds & Chicken Feed
I’m not proud to admit that I committed a cardinal sin of social media on Friday night: the mindless and self-serving re-post.
What we heard! (And what we've been up to!)
Reflections on community feedback and a look ahead at what's coming in 2026.
Where I'm At and Where Are We Going in 2026?
A quick 2026 reflection + a 2-minute survey to help shape the year ahead.
Ter-racing to the Finish
Last week was crazy — in the best possible way.
Relationships Over Labels
With the recent explosion of consumer interest in organic food, we’ve watched massive food manufactures build or acquire organic brands...