Russell State Line Farm 10/26/26 Russell State Line Farm 10/26/26

From Garden to Kitchen: Fall Harvest

Discover fall gardening on our East Tennessee family farm, from lingering tomatoes and peppers to collards, seasonal harvests and preserving herbs.

Russell State Line Farm 10/11/26 Russell State Line Farm 10/11/26

The Farm's First Signs of Fall: A Time for Reflection & Learning

The colors on the farm are starting to show off their Fall hues, and we’re taking time to reflect on the year as it fades like the leaves.

Russell State Line Farm 10/4/26 Russell State Line Farm 10/4/26

Meet Our Idaho Pasture Pigs & Piglets

Meet the pigs behind our East Tennessee family farm. From our easygoing Daddy Pig and his opinionated, feisty mate to their growing groups of piglets, our Idaho Pasture Pigs are an important part of the farm. Learn why we chose the breed, what life looks life for our herd and how to inquire about piglets when they’re available.

Russell State Line Farm 9/27/26 Russell State Line Farm 9/27/26

Appalachian Weather Lore We’re Seeing Around the Farm

Appalachian weather folklore is the theme of this entry. Learn which plants, flowers and fruit are showing us now in the early fall what could be coming this winter on the farm.

Russell State Line Farm 9/20/26 Russell State Line Farm 9/20/26

A Walk Through the Last Blooms of Summer

As the Autumn Equinox approaches, we took an evening walk through the fields to gather Autumn Olive berries, admire the last blooms of summer and see what was still buzzing around the goldenrod. A little foraging, a lot of learning, and a good reminder that the farm is still full of life as the seasons begin to shift.