Sustainable Living

Meet Joel Salatin

Patrice Lewis April 12, 2018

Meet Joel Salatin. Learn more about this trailblazing farmer’s love for the earth and the growth of Polyface Farm at his upcoming visit to Lehman’s.

Living a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

Patrice Lewis April 10, 2018

Is your household ready to go green? Living a zero-waste lifestyle is possible by making simple choices. Learn how to eliminate your trash with Patrice Lewis’ help.

A Primer for Extended Power Loss

Patrice Lewis March 14, 2018

It’s the emergency situation no one wants to think about: An extended power outage. But living without modern amenities is easier than you think.

A Power Outage Can Light Up Your Life

Patrice Lewis February 28, 2018

“Preparedness” is not only for hard-core survivalists. Learn how be prepared for power outages and how being ready might just be a fun break

Safely Heating a Yurt With Wood

Hannah Breckbill February 21, 2018

Hannah shares her experience with heating her yurt. “It’s definitely more work to heat with wood than to heat with gas or electricity, but it feels good!”

Why I’m Building a Yurt

Hannah Breckbill January 18, 2018

In order to live on the land where I work, I need a dwelling, one that I can put up with a few days’ work. That’s why a yurt is the perfect choice.

A Backyard Apple Orchard of Your Own: Part 1

Destiny Hagest October 2, 2017

You can grow your own apple orchard without pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Our interview with expert orcharders will help show you how.

‘A Place To Go When You’re Cold’: Why Heat With Wood

Sarah Nussbaum August 21, 2017

In a world of complete automation and instant gratification, Bruce, Lehman’s Senior Buyer, has chosen a different way to heat his family’s home:

Soothing, Natural Skin Care, Straight From the Farm

Sarah Nussbaum August 16, 2017

Life … the way it used to be. Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? This is the core value of 1818 Farms, a family-run business/educational farm in rural Alabama.