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Periodically we like to write about what is happening on our farm. You can check here for stories about our animals or the many things that happen on a daily basis when raising animals and selling farm products. We enjoy sharing about our journey and hope you enjoy reading!
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Safe Raw Goat Milk: The Extra Goat Disease Testing We Do Beyond State Requirements
Is raw goat milk safe? Discover how Meadowlark Heritage Farm tests for CAE, CL, Johne's, Q fever, TB & Brucellosis to ensure clean, healthy milk ... milk we trust for our family, shared with yours. Our goat here out grazing late summer in the Palouse hills of Idaho. Our Commitment to a Healthy Herd & Safe Milk At Meadowlark Heritage Farm, we often say that healthy animals make healthy milk. It ’s more than a motto: it’s the reason we go above and beyond to keep our herd clea
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6 days ago4 min read


The Real Cost of Raising a Dairy Goat: From Kid to Milking Doe
What does it really cost to raise a dairy goat from birth to milking age?
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Oct 34 min read


And Then There were Five... Plus Two: Our Journey with Growing a Nubian Goat Herd
When it comes to goats, sometimes your heart just knows what it wants and you finally get the courage to try something a bit new. For...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Aug 303 min read


GOAT Greatest of All Time Salsa Recipe, a Meadowlark Heritage Farm Favorite
Made with sun-ripened garden produce and plenty of farm-fresh flavor, this Greatest of All Time (GOAT) salsa is proof that the best...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Aug 181 min read


The Science Beneath Your Feet: Why Our Alpaca Rugs Are More Than Just Cozy
When most people shop for a rug, they think about color, texture, or maybe durability. But here on my farm, I believe in going deeper -...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jul 283 min read


What We Leave Out Matters: Why We Skip Fragrance Oils, Micas & Glitter in Our Goat Milk Soap (And What We Use Instead)
Natural, Wholesome, Healthy. Nothing Unneccessary. At Meadowlark Heritage Farm, we handcraft goat milk soap without synthetic fragrance...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jul 203 min read


Can Goat Milk Help with Health Issues?
Some of our delicious raw goat milk I didn't always love goat milk. It took me years to find the right combination of goat breeds, diet,...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jul 92 min read


Why I Raise Oberhasli, Guernsey, Sable, and Nubian Dairy Goats: The Benefits of Each Breed on a Small Family Farm
One of the questions I get asked most at the farmers market or in our farm store is: “What kind of goats do you raise?" And when I answer...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jun 113 min read


10 Benefits of Goat Milk Soaps: How They Outshine Tallow Soaps
A bundle of our odds 'n ends colorful goat milk soaps exudes spring vibes with their vibrant, natural hues. We try to be a low waste...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Mar 193 min read


Delivering Joy: Blossom's Birth Story and Unexpected Surprise!
Blossom and Osmium, “Ozzy”. Blossom is one of our Guernsey goats, and she is black, which is quite rare for a Guernsey. I purchased her...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Feb 255 min read


The Benefits of a Pack Goat: A Hiker’s Best Companion
When thinking of Meadowlark Heritage Farm, people typically envision dairy goats, goat milk, cheese, and soaps. Nonetheless, there is...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Feb 213 min read


Unintended Consequences: The Tale of Picking up One Sweet Sable Goat Turned into Three
I told my husband, "At least I didn't bring home a water buffalo." Starting a conversation like that can only work to your advantage!...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jan 243 min read


2025 Circle of Giving Now Open
The gift continues to give as we pay it forward for the sixth consecutive year. Every year, we've been fortunate to meet incredibly kind...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jan 171 min read


Is Goat Milk Soap Worth it?
I wanted to make sure that goat milk soap really was worth it. So I experimented to determine if goat milk soap was truly superior to...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Dec 17, 20242 min read


The Gentle Touch: Crafting with Alpaca Yarn - Uncover the secrets behind alpaca yarn's luxurious softness and warmth, perfect for your handcrafted knitting projects
Our farm added alpacas more than six years ago and today we have almost a dozen of these exotic creatures in our pastures. As typical...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Our Powerful Facial Serum: What You Need to Know & Who Recommends It
A few weekends ago at our county fair, I had a customer run up to me and exclaim, "You're here! I NEED your facial serum!" She said her...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Making a Difference: Ways to Support September Giving for a Sweet Little One
Graced Joy and Little Farmer are two of our newer goat milk soaps. They were created with the help of two of our children and named after...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Three Tasty Recipes Using Goat Milk
Have some extra goat milk that needs to be used up? Here are three delicious recipes to help with that! Goat Milk Pancakes 1 1/2 cup...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Aug 6, 20242 min read


From Farm to Table: How Fresh Goat Milk Delights Our Customers
Are you looking for a natural powerhouse of nutrients that not only tastes delicious but also offers numerous health benefits? Look no...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Homesteading Conference Takeaways
Last weekend was a full, busy, delightful, standing in front of a garden hose on full throttle type of a weekend. Why was that? Our farm...
Meadowlark Heritage Farm
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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