Welcome to Sunshine & Sledgehammer Farm! Hello World! I want to take this space to tell you a little about myself (Ryan) and what we do at the farm. My […]
Read moreFinding the “Sunshine” in a Dry Spring: Weathering the North Florida Drought
Spring in the Big Bend is usually a time of vibrant green—the season of “new life” we all look forward to. But this year, the “Sunshine” in our name has […]
Read more🌻 Closing Out Sunflower Season, Turning Toward Broccoli 🌱
There’s a certain quiet that comes at the end of sunflower season. The bright yellow blooms that once stretched toward the sky have bowed their heads, and the fields that […]
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Sunshine in Bloom: Our Sunflowers Are Ready!🌻
There’s nothing quite like a sunflower to brighten the day. Standing tall and golden, these cheerful blooms capture the warmth of summer and bring it into your home. At Sunshine […]
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Why Kunekune Pork Tastes Better Than the Rest
When it comes to pork, not all pigs are created equal. At Sunshine and Sledgehammer Farm, we raise Kunekune pigs—a heritage breed that’s quickly gaining popularity for one simple reason: […]
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Why Sustainable Matters
At Sunshine and Sledgehammer Farm, we believe food should do more than feed you — it should restore the land, respect the animals, and nourish the people who live in […]
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Baby Goat Gallery 2025
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The End of the Beginning
There’s just something about the onset of spring that makes it the perfect time of year. Maybe it’s the neon green peeking out of every tree and bush or the […]
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(Late) Summer Update
Summer is LONG gone, and I owe an update because we had quite the year. Early in the Spring, we added five ewe lambs to our farm, and they will […]
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Babies!!
It’s hard to dodge all the new life that comes with the Spring season. Besides all the bright new green foliage suddenly appearing flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and best […]
Read moreGallery: Our Forever Farm
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