MilkMaids

Money Making Ideas Version 2

Have you always wondered about ways to make an income off of your homestead or small farm? Hopefully the MilkMaids can help you! Today we are talking about five different

Vermiculture

Tara tried to get us talking about literally anything else but worms after our parasite suite, but Steph simply wont allow it. Join us this week as we look at the benefit

Six Pig Breeds

The MilkMaids are TOGETHER! Tara visited Steph in Wyoming and we were finally able to record together. This is a fun episode talking about 6 popular pig breeds. We cover

On Farm Fecal Testing

We’ve covered livestock parasites, now we are covering how to run a fecal float test on your own farm! We love doing these episodes to help you be in charge of your anima

Parasites! Ahh!

The topic no one asked for but the MilkMaids provided anyway! Before you even get your first farm animal, it is important to know about parasites. In this episode, we wil

Monoculture Vs Permaculture

Join us this week to talk about monoculture vs polyculture. We break it down in an easy to understand way. We also provide a bunch of examples that are easy to try in you

Milk Fever & Ketosis

With spring calving right around the corner, its a great time to learn all about milk fever and ketosis. Both conditions can be life threatening, so being prepared is key

The Pollinator Garden

Join us this week as we discuss a MilkMaids favorite, Pollinator Gardens! If you are new to pollinators, tune in and hear about our favorite pollinators along with how yo

Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds

Let’s talk about those Livestock Guardian Dogs! Tara and Steph are fascinated by these big beautiful beasts and the purpose they serve in the farming and ranching industr

Kombucha

Kombucha has been all the rage in the homesteading world, and for good cause too! What is kombucha? Why brew and drink it? How? We answer all these questions and more. Ge

Garden Planning in the New Year

It's that time of year for garden planning! We cover the, often looked over, basics that help to set you up for a successful season. From where to plant, how much to plan

A Chat with Marissa from Springhill Heritage Farm

This week join Tara as she talks with Marissa Lear Fortin from Springhill Heritage Farm about how she came into farming for profit and what that looks like for her balanc

Farm Planning in the New Year

This week is a timely episode as we encourage you to jump in on farm planning! This is absolutely applicable no matter your scale, from first time homesteaders to for pro

Bread

This week, we spend some time in our homestead kitchens talking about bread! Making bread is such a romantic and self-sufficient skill that can also be quite intimidating

On Farm Milk Testing

This week, we are talking about on-farm milk testing! It is so important to understand raw milk and the biology surrounding it to be sure you are consuming a safe product

The Keeping of the Bees

Part two of intro to honeybees! This week we actually get into the act of beekeeping. First we cover the types of hives and equipment you will need. We help you choose, o

Honeybees, an Introduction

Bees Baby! Finally! This has been a highly requested topic and we are finally covering honey in this intro to bees, two parter! This week we are talking about the bees th

Best Protein Sources On The Homestead

Join us this week as we talk all about providing your own protein on the homestead! This episode isn't what you expect it to be, its not a countdown of meats. As it turns

Soap Making

This week were are talking about soap! Why? Well, because soap is an amazing option for utilizing all your amazing products that you produce on the farm. Enjoying homemad

Grass Fed VS Grain Fed

Grass fed beef vs grain fed beef, self explanatory, right? Turns out there is way more to this topic than you would think! We are covering everything from flavor and text