Meet The Team
Combined, we have zero years experience!
We don't know what we're doing. We don't come from farmer stock. We didn't grow up on a farm. But we're having fun and learning everyday. And minus the garden, we're not doing too shabby!
Meridith
Mom, Accidental Farmer
I'm Meridith, mom to 3 kids and more animals that I try to count anymore. I'm a sucker for cute animals at auctions, baby anythings, and I'm constantly trying to take selfies with the animals. I'm the on-farm learner, always reading books, blogs, and social media to learn what on earth it is that we are trying to do. I'm trying to homestead - baking bread, making jams, and learning how to preserve food. I'm decently successful in most areas (just don't go to the garden...) I also homeschool Kinsey, Cadence and Barrett. Oh... and I work from home as the Director of Operations and Executive Assistant to a very cool person!
Mike
Dad. Accidental Rancher.
I'm Mike. I drive the tractor, feed the animals, start the fires, and ask all the questions. I'm an entrepreneur and salesman at heart, so I'm always looking at ways to make money doing what I love - being on the farm. I'm a sucker for my wife - she lets me think I'm in charge while she handles everything from behind the scenes. I can't imagine doing this without her.
Cadence
Mini-Mom. Best Middle Child EVER.
I'm Cadence. I'm mom's best helper. After mom, I'm the best cook, cleaner, and boss. Even better than my dad! I help with all of the animals, but horses are my favorite. I can't wait until Socks is old enough to be ridden. Until then, the ducks are my favorite, especially the blind one and Waffles, who we hatched in the incubator after his mom was killed by a raccoon.
Barrett
Best Boy. Farm Security and Muscle
I'm Barrett. I'm the muscle around here. I love to help my dad with the big chores like loading wood and building fences. I've got big plans to run this place when my parents get old and die. Until then, I'm in charge of the dogs and the goats. The best part about farm life is all of the dogs that just show up on the farm.
Kinsey
Future Farm Delivery Driver... As Soon As I Get a Bus
I'm Kinsey. I'm not a farm enthusiast. But I will deliver all of your farm purchases as soon as I get a bus. And turn 16.
**The Mom edit.... Kinsey is amazing with animals. Dogs. Chickens. Horses. They just understand each other. And while she may not love the farm life, it sure loves her.