Here is the update and caution. The county board said that it is illegal for any farmer in Washington County to sell meat from their farm. Yes, this includes that it is illegal for you to come to the farm to pick up your orders or to purchase meat from us when you are out at the farm for classes...

I have been silent these past few weeks focusing on praying for Isabella and her family.  I've gotten permission from mom to share this opportunity for each of you to stand with us and pray and praise Jesus for this miracle. ❤️ There is also a GoFund me set up for Isabella and her family if you are moved to support...

This blog post has been on my heart for a couple of weeks but I haven't known how to start it.   With St. Patricks 🍀  day right around the corner I am reminded of a miracle that didn't happen. 🍀    I am challenged whenever I hear someone say that God doesn't heal everyone, that sometimes God's answers to prayer are "no". ...

I missed last weeks post because I was in Texas enjoying time with my brothers, sister-in-laws and their beautiful kiddos.❤️  But to make up for it this post has two miracles. One a physical healing and one a spiritual healing. Be blessed! My earliest memory of healing was when I was about six or seven years old. I am the...

I am in awe of how beautiful His creation is. I was watching my girls at a park today and couldn’t help but admire His mighty hand in each of the children playing. Not just their outward appearance with the different shades of skin tone, hair colors, sizes. So unique, so creative.  But each one so unique in their sense...

All of a sudden there was a blood curdling scream.  In the few moments it took me to move to the other side of the trailer, Matthew had made his way back up the small hill and was standing, holding a hand over his eye. He swayed, said he didn’t feel good, threw up, and collapsed unconscious.

Honestly it makes me feel sexy, strong, powerful, and connected like nothing else to my baby. God knows how much of a desire it is of mine.

With absolutely every depth of hell this year, I was never alone.  I knew it in those lonely, horrible, tear filled times as much as I know it now as I look back and pause in reflection.  

Barreras Family Farm has always approached agriculture in a different style, seeing the old through new eyes.  We believe it is okay to break with tradition, to approach an age-old practice in a different style. If you have been out to our farm you know it’s not agriculture as usual. We are both farmers and teachers, forging new ways to...

Curing meat has been a tradition since 3000 BC and started in Mesopotamia.  Even back then families knew the importance of preserving their meat and vegetables. Most often salt and herbs were used in the process.  

It has been a pleasure to get to know Cristina and her family.  She has a beautiful spirit and is one of the sweetest moms you will meet. Its a win-win to be able to work with a fellow military spouse and start bringing you recipes that your family will love.  Make sure to share all your questions and recommendations...

A friend recently shared tears because they are moving again and her oldest, about the same age as my second, is really struggling. My heart was breaking for her and her kiddos and I began to wonder, no more like worry, how all our family changes are affecting each of my children.

This has definitely been a tumultuous year for small businesses. I took some time to reflect this Thanksgiving on all the things our business is thankful for. It was so much easier to be Thankful for the many amazing blessings in our personal life with kids, Army, home, friends, etc. but…I had to purposefully not give thought to the mounting...

Anthony and I met in Alaska and with his fast approaching retirement we both felt it was fitting to give into our longing to return to the state that holds our hearts. This trip was both for pleasure and for business. We enjoyed our old stomping grounds, spent hours reconnecting with friends, and enjoyed many new beautiful trails and attractions.

Teamwork. Although this isn’t one of the seven Army values, it is definitely something that each of our children grow up learning from the time they turn one.

“Too late Navy, you lost your chance.” Wilson responded to a roar of laughter. Marines, AirForce, and Coast Guard all gave a polite response. Then my sweet, sweet Army family lifted the house as hundreds of soldiers in unison banged a fist on the table, arms shot straight up into the air in a strong proud salute and a deafening...

The highlight of this particular invitation was getting to learn from leaders in the agriculture industry. The amount of technology, innovative thought, processes, strategy, and planning that goes into growing food for our country is by far one of the most amazing enterprises we have had the pleasure to work in. 

With the delay in the fall harvest and the delays in getting our buildings up, we have lost a number of animals. It’s not just the farming financial loss but the loss of each life, no matter how big or small, that weighs on our hearts. The older boys feel it too. Teaching about life, death, quality of work, and...

*Warning: This post contains information on hunting and pictures of animals shot and butchered. If you are a meat eater but prefer to pretend that the meat you eat doesn’t actually come from a living animal, do not read this post. If you are vegetarian, well…we understand that each animal has a life and we do our best to respect...

Two weeks ago Nebraska had some of the coldest weather on record as our family braced for the Polar Vortex. Fifteen years ago, Anthony and I picked out the names of the two baby girls we were going to have; Emily and McKenzie.

There was no way I could have accomplished either while being married to an Army soldier, going through multiple deployments, raising children, and serving my community.

Finally we are ready for visitors at the new farm location in Blair, NE. If you are used to coming to our old farm, we are now only 10 short minutes North of that location, right off of Hwy 133. The animals are still in temporary shelters since we don’t have access to much of the property until after the...

-Love, Anthony & Mariel

Anthony and I embarked on a unique journey last January. The journey isn’t quite finished, but our Rent-a-Chick educational program is fast approaching and we wanted to begin sharing the story with you. 

This winter was beyond tough. The week McKenzie was born, the same week of the Polar Vortex, we lost 500 chickens and six goats due to the extreme cold. We were devastated. The emotional heartbreak of the loss…there just aren’t words. Then the spring waters came....

Anthony and I joined the Army family in our early twenties. The family we have grown to love, the good and very bad experiences we have had have shaped us. We are different than we were at twenty but we are stronger, unique, and equipped to do a different task than many others. Separation, war, death…these things can either break...