The Small Dairy Podcast

Summary Hi, it's Carol, and I've got a farm story to share from yesterday, August 23, 2023. If you're following us on Facebook and Instagram, you probably already know what went down on the farm today. We had quite the excitement this morning when Rosie, one of our hefty cows weighing around 1200 pounds, had a little accident. You know our milking parlor has a pit that's about 3 feet deep? Well, R...

Summary Join us on the dairy farm in Minnesota as we provide updates on life during this scorching summer. From the challenges of handling a heatwave without air conditioning to the anticipation of fall calving, we'll share the latest happenings on the farm. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming fall calving season, with Rose, the first cow, expected to calve soon. Learn about the unique charac...

Website: PrairiesEdgeFarm.com Herd Share Email List: Herd Share Updates Summary This episode revolves around Carol and her friend Jamie's conversation about various topics related to Carol's homestead. The main focus is on the recent launch of Carol's herd share program for raw milk. Carol discusses the overwhelming interest in her farm's new herd share program, particularly from the Twin Cities a...

Life and death are two inevitable aspects of the natural cycle. In this episode, we initially mentioned the sale of a few cows for beef, but it turned out to be an emotional farewell message. Small dairy farmers often raise their animals from birth, nurturing them until they give birth to their own calves. Saying goodbye to an animal that has been a part of their lives for years is a difficult tas...

WEBSITE: Prairies Edge Organic Dairy In our latest farm update, the cows have been enjoying the fresh spring grass since May 11, resulting in fantastic cream for making butter. However, due to Minnesota regulations, we can't sell butter directly. Instead, we suggest buying their cream and making your own butter at home. The update also includes information about Holly, a cow with an infected hoof....

WEBSITE: Prairies Edge Organic Dairy In this podcast episode, Carol discusses the current happenings on her farm during springtime. She mentions the arrival of warmer weather, the growth of spring grass, and the excitement of her cows being able to graze on fresh grass instead of dry hay. She observes that the cows' poop has turned green, indicating their diet change and increased milk production....

Summary In this podcast update from Prairie's Edge Organic Dairy, Carol announces the arrival of a new bulk tank for their farm, which will streamline their milk processing. The tank is currently being set up, and once it's operational, it will eliminate the need for their current coolers and save time during milking. Carol also discusses their current herd, upcoming calvings, and their plans to p...

Summary Hi, I’m Carol from Prairie’s Edge Organic Dairy and in this episode of the Small Dairy Podcast, I’m sharing my experience of keeping a Scottish Highland cow as a family or homestead cow. When my cow Daisy was producing five gallons of milk a day and I started selling raw milk, I needed more supply for my customers. Instead of buying another cow, I milked a full-blooded registered Highland...

Summary Welcome to the Prairies Edge Farm podcast, where you can get an inside look at running a micro dairy and homesteading. Carol, the herdsman and milkmaid, shares her experiences and expertise while also exploring topics like butter and cheese recipes. Prairies Edge stands out in their area as a certified organic micro dairy that offers raw milk, cream, and grass-fed beef and pork. Listen in...

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).

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... or at least a few Family milk cows were sold Goats started kidding - see the...

In this episode, Carol is back with another on the farm update - November 27th End of November farm news Milky butter churn has arrived from MilkyDay.com MilkyDay.com is offering a 5% discount to use on their website.  Use the promo code "podcast" at checkout. We're making raw milk butter The calf barn is noisy this week Raw milk sales are growing faster than we anticipated... and that's a good th...

In this episode, Carol discovers a new calf.  She's out in the winter Highland (beef) herd paddock when she takes out her phone and starts recording. Sapphire has a new bull calf... he's gorgeous.

In this episode, Carol is back with another on the farm update November 17th 2nd week news Milky butter churn is ordered from MilkyDay.com MilkyDay.com is offering a 5% discount to use on their website.  Use the promo code "podcast" at checkout. We'll soon be able to offer fresh, raw milk butter Bedding pack chores Calving pens for calving Emma's calf is coming Blossom's calf is good We did dehorn...

In this episode, Carol is back with another on the farm update November 8th Midweek news Aussie Shepherd/Corgi babies Friday heifer calf from Blossom (the cow) Calf warmer Calf care Check out our Facebook page (new pics) Calf born on Saturday Reviewing calf barn history Butter making... How it's done Shake, shake, shake Butter tastes wonderful & feedback Deer hunting Taste our milk - get a fre...

Here's a quick update on Blossom's new calf... also known as The Calf That Wouldn't Poop .

In this episode, Carol is back in the calf barn talking about how to care for a chilled newborn calf Chilled calf care Blossom calved Dealing with a chilled calf The calf warmer Her temp was 91.7ºF In the warmer from 6pm-midnight Tubing a calf Cold calves, sheep, goats can't digest Cold calves won't nurse The heifer is now in the barn Awesome weather - 70ºF Newborn calves sleep allot Giving a calf...

In this episode Grass-fed Highland Beef New bull calf Our heifers are back Will Emma calf soon? Deer hunting We're meeting awesome folks through our raw milk sales People love our raw cream We are processing cream daily Cream separator We had frost Time to feed hay - it costs more Free raw milk