Raw Milk, Orange Yolks & Ethical Meat with Abey Scaglione EP 42

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sat down with Abby Scaglione from Ruckle Heritage Farm and holy smokes, this one is a gem. Abby went from California vegetarian to regenerative meat and dairy farmer on Salt Spring Island. We got into everything, raw milk (yes, the illegal kind), orange-yolked eggs, pastured chickens, garden scraps, and how animals are vital to real sustainability. Abby shares her full-circle story of reclaiming her health, getting back to the land, and raising animals with deep reverence. We dive into the real meaning of local, the illusion of grocery store “freshness,” and why everyone should be a producer in some way. Whether you farm or just eat, this episode will challenge your beliefs and inspire your next bite.

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Episode Highlights: raw dairy, nutrient-dense food, pastured poultry, farm life, regenerative agriculture, reconnecting to your food, animal ethics, local food systems, agritourism, egg quality, food freedom, sustainable living

Takeaways: 

• There is no such thing as a deathless diet
• Raw dairy can nourish and heal in powerful ways
• True regenerative farming is a full-circle system
• Pastured animals produce better food and healthier land
• Real food comes from relationships, not barcodes
• Farm tours can heal the disconnect between city and soil
• Every person can become a producer in their own way

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Links & Resources Mentioned

Abey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeyonthefarm/ 

Ruckel Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucklefarm/ 

Ruckle Farm Website: https://rucklefarmsaltspringisland.com/ 

Abey’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abeyonthefarm 

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