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By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 16, 2023April 16, 2023
Posted in Animals, Blog, Chickens

The Benefits of Choosing Farm-Fresh, Organically-Fed, Soy-Free Eggs

Farm-fresh, organically-fed, soy-free eggs have become increasingly popular in recent years as consumers become more concerned about the quality, safety, and environmental impact of conventionally produced eggs. This article outlines the advantages of farm-fresh, organically-fed, soy-free eggs over conventionally produced eggs. It highlights that organically-fed chickens are not exposed to harmful toxins, which results in

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 12, 2023
Posted in Animals, Blog

Is Raising Your Own Hog for Pork Worth It?

Raising your own hog for pork can be a rewarding experience. Not only does it provide a sense of satisfaction, but it also ensures that the meat is raised in a humane and sustainable manner. However, before making the decision to raise a pig, it’s important to consider whether it’s worth the time, effort, and

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 11, 2023
Posted in Blog, Cheese

5 Easy Raw-Milk Cheeses to Make at Home: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’re a cheese lover, you might be excited to try your hand at making your own cheese from raw milk. Not only can it be a fun and rewarding experience, but it also allows you to create unique and delicious cheeses that aren’t available in stores. However, it’s important to note that there are

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Posted in Dairy

Prairies Edge Organic Dairy’s Intention to Make Organic Whey Protein Powder: A Sustainable Promise

DISCLAIMER: Whey protien powder is not something we can legally sell, currently. We may, however, be able to offer the making of it (as a custom service) to herdshare owners. We are working on writing a herdshare agreement for those interested in participating. This would be similar to a CSA arragement. Hey there! We have

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on February 21, 2023February 23, 2023
Posted in Blog, Recipe

Winter Udder Salve

A winter udder salve has become one of our farm’s weapons when combating frostbite on the teats of our milking herd. Frostbite prevention is easier than you think. It easier than dealing with the effects of frostbite… that’s for sure. We created this winter udder salve after trying other treatment/medicinal salves. This homemade winter udder

By -Carol
Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Posted in News

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe

Our mothers and grandmothers knew how simple this wonderful dessert topping was to make… many of us have never made it. 3 simple ingredients is all you need for a delicious whipped delight. I added a few options to make flavored whipped cream. Why not live a little and spice it up a bit. I haven’t

By -Carol
Posted on May 17, 2022February 21, 2023
Posted in Recipe

Carol’s Baking Powder Biscuits

I have been getting questions from our customers about how to use up raw cream that has “aged” a bit too much to use as sweet cream. Here, I’m gonna share one of my favorite ways to use “aged” cream. I make biscuits with it. The biscuits are light and fluffy. Enjoy. Carol’s baking powder

By -Carol
Posted on April 2, 2022April 24, 2022
Posted in

Farm Update – March 2022

In this episode, Carol is back with another on the farm update for the second week in March. This week, she’s in the beef paddock with Willow (Madison’s dog).

By -Carol
Posted on March 4, 2022March 5, 2022
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Farm Update – Last Week in February

In this episode, Carol is back with another on the farm update for the last week in February 4th week in Feb news Remember: If interested in a Milky butter churn from MilkyDay.com MilkyDay.com is offering a 5% discount to use on their website. Use the promo code “podcast” at checkout. Carol is back Herd is for sale…

By -Carol
Posted on February 16, 2022May 17, 2022
Posted in Recipe

Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew

We made this stew with some of our farm’s home-grown beef. We had On the Road Custom Cutting, of Kerkhoven process our animals onsite. Thad did a great job. The stew meat was so tender. This stew is made with stew meat, Yukon potatoes and carrots for a rich beef stew that is perfect for