Founder of Laura’s Lean Beef Company and Mt. Folly Enterprises, as well as a well-known innovator, Laura Freeman began her career in agriculture in the fall of 1981.
Laura owns and runs Mt. Folly Farm, one of the largest USDA-certified organic farms in the Bluegrass. She is President/CEO of Mt. Folly Enterprises, the company that owns Mt. Folly Farm, Laura’s Hemp Chocolates, Laura's Homestead Alternatives CBD, and Wildcat Willy’s Distillery.
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Dear Friends, The last time I began a letter with “big news” was 18 months ago, when we kicked off sales of Homestead Alternatives CBD products. Now, our “big news” is that we are putting Mt. Folly milled grains on the website, expecting that you are “social distancing,” and cooking more at home. Not only…
Use code OSTEO30 for 30% OFF at checkout Can CBD oil help with osteoporosis? According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide, 1 out of every 3 women over the age of 50 and 1 out of every 5 men will experience bone fractures as a result of osteoporosis. In this article, we cover a few…
Dear Friends, Obviously, these are disquieting times. If one more person instructs me to “stay safe,” I’ll set my hair on fire! Of course, we need to avoid getting sick. Simultaneously, we need to think hard. When I’m trying to figure something out, the first thing I do is assess where the information is coming…
We’re happy to share Laura’s Homestead Alternatives CBD has topped the list at CBD Validator, an independent website ranking the highest-quality CBD oil products on the market. CBD Validator bases their ratings on a few select qualities: The type of CBD (full spectrum vs. isolate) Extraction method Assurance: availability of certificates of analysis for CBD,…
Dear Friends, By golly, I think we’ve got it! “Got what?” you ask. A way to farm which is regenerative, coupled with hemp and a local food system which reduces carbon emissions, builds community, and creates jobs in a coal state. Many of you know that my story has 35 years of twists and turns.…
CBD works in the body through its effects on the endocannabinoid system – and specifically, through its influence on the receptors of this system. Ongoing research is helping to clarify the specific way that CBD impacts these receptors and what these interactions mean in terms of the overall influence on our health and wellness. Though…
CBD oil is most commonly taken using the sublingual method, which means you place the oil under your tongue and allow your sublingual gland to absorb the CBD. This allows for the highest bioavailability — the amount of CBD that makes it to your bloodstream and ultimately delivers the relief you’re seeking. We’ve encountered a…
Dear Friends, Deep in January, I love to wake early and look at pictures from the year past. The pictures show much nature, from our discovery of endangered Running Buffalo Clover, to bees in the buckwheat cover crop. A couple of my favorites are below. One of the reasons it became endangered was the loss…
There is mounting research into the benefits CBD may offer those who suffer from less severe mental health disorders. In this article, we’ll discuss what the science says about CBD’s impact on three specific ailments: CBD and anxiety CBD and depression CBD and sleep Though the precise ways that CBD may impact mental health are…
In this article, we’ll discuss what the existing research suggests about how CBD may help with ailments that commonly come with aging, including neurodegeneration, chronic pain, and skin disorders. As with all our CBD science articles, we’re keen to share an objective view of what the science says, so you can make the best choice…