A Newlyweds’ Guide: How to Build a Strong Financial Foundation Together Stepping into marriage brings a whirlwind of emotions, celebrations, and new responsibilities. For many couples, one of the most daunting transitions is merging financial lives into a shared system that feels fair, transparent, and sustainable. Talking about money can stir up tension, but…
Live It Like You Mean It: Real Steps to Build Confidence and Go After What You Want
Live It Like You Mean It: Real Steps to Build Confidence and Go After What You Want You don’t need a guru, a five-year plan, or a perfect morning routine to get going. What you need is movement. And no, not the flashy kind — the kind that sticks, that builds from the inside out….
Turning Passion Into Profit: Monetize Your Hobby Farm
For homesteaders, a hobby farm is often a labor of love, but it also holds the potential to generate meaningful income. Whether you’re growing crops, raising livestock, or crafting homemade goods, there are countless opportunities to turn your passion for sustainable living into a profitable venture. By exploring creative strategies and approaches, homesteaders…
July 4, 2025 Flood at Scurlock Farms
I am sure you have read many reports and seen repeated video clips of the terrible July 4 flood that caused so many deaths and destruction in Kerrville, TX. Scurlock Farms also experienced a lot of damage, but luckily all of it is reparable, and there was no loss of life. Dan and I…
Turning Your Hobby Farm into a Profitable Business
Turning Your Hobby Farm into a Profitable Business: A Guide for Homesteaders The dream of living off the land is a fulfilling one, but for many homesteaders, the question remains: how do you turn your passion into profit? Whether you’re harvesting honey, raising livestock, or growing organic vegetables, your farm holds the potential to become…
Growing a Garden That Gives Back: How Sharing Fresh Produce Supports Communities
Growing a Garden That Gives Back Planting a garden is about more than growing fresh food — it’s an opportunity to give back to your community. Across the country, families and individuals face food insecurity and depend on food pantries and soup kitchens for nutritious meals. By dedicating a portion of your garden to charitable…
Harvesting Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Farm Monetization
Harvesting Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Farm Monetization by Paul Denikin Starting and monetizing a small farm is an exciting and fulfilling endeavor that allows you to connect with the land and provide fresh, sustainable produce to your community. In this article from Scurlock Farms, we’ll delve into the essential steps to…
Staycation in a Cabin Near Me
Looking for a Staycation in a Cabin or Home Near You? By 2023, travel was finally returning to a sense of normal, and many people were eager to get out and explore again. Then the economy shifted, costs rose, and by 2024–2025, household budgets felt even more squeezed. As a result, staycations have become increasingly…
River, Trails & Wildlife at Scurlock Farms | Texas Hill Country Adventure
Experience the best of the Texas Hill Country at Scurlock Farms, where riverfront trails, abundant wildlife, and hands-on farm experiences await on 172 scenic acres. Whether you’re seeking hiking, birding, family-friendly fun, or peaceful sunsets, our working farm offers something for every nature lover and guest — the perfect staycation or farm getaway. Explore Riverfront…
Baby Skunks are Also Known as a Kit
Do you know what baby skunks are called? Baby skunks are also known as a kit. They have their white stripe when they are born and the baby skunks are really cute. I bet you can’t think of wild animals that look like a waving black and white flag when walking together as a family?!…
