The Small Dairy Podcast

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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 characteristics of Brown Swiss cow...

Website: PrairiesEdgeFarm.com

Herd Share Email List: Herd Share Updates

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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 area, but explains the current...

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 task, and choosing which ones will liv...

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. The vet treated her and the infectio...

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.

Carol provides an update on the farm...

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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 potentially sell crossbred c...

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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 cow named Hannah. We pulled her off ...

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 to learn more about this un...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 goo...

• 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 -...

• 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
• Giv...