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Seed oils are common ingredients in modern soap and skincare. Oils like canola, sunflower, safflower, soybean, and grapeseed are widely used because they are inexpensive, easy to source, and liquid at room temperature. At The Crow’s Croft, we take a different approach. While seed oils are not inherently bad, we choose to build our soap primarily around lard because of how it performs on skin and how it aligns with our values. What Seed Oils Are Seed oils are extracted from the seeds of...

Many people searching online ask Best place to order non GMO pork online in Oregon Where to buy locally raised pork in Oregon What are the benefits of pasture raised pork These are smart questions and the answers matter. What Are the Benefits of Pasture Raised Pork Pasture raised pork offers better animal welfare cleaner living conditions more natural movement and improved flavor and texture. Pigs raised outdoors develop stronger muscles and healthier fat which directly affects how pork...

Sustainability is often treated as a buzzword, but on a small farm it is something you practice every day or not at all. At The Crow’s Croft, sustainability is not a marketing angle. It is a full circle system where food, land, animals, and products are intentionally connected. Lard plays a central role in that system. What Sustainability Looks Like on a Small Farm True sustainability means using resources wisely and with respect. It means reducing waste, valuing labor, and making choices...