Category: Cows

How to Dry Off Your Milk Cow Safely Without Stress

Donna Larson, October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Learning how to dry off your milk cow safely and without stress is one of the most important parts of responsible dairy management. Done right, it ensures …

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Calving Supplies, Tools, and Equipment Checklist

Donna Larson, December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Preparing for the first calving on your homestead can be nerve-wracking. We have the full calving supplies checklist to help ease your mind as you get ready …

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Can You Milk a Beef Cow? The Truth on Homestead Cows

Donna Larson, November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Homesteaders can run their cattle on their smaller plots of land a little differently than commercial producers. Have you ever wondered Can you milk a beef cow?

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Dairy Cow Vs Beef Cow: What’s Best for Your Homestead?

Jenny Graham, September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Are you at the point in your homesteading journey when you are ready to add cattle to the mix? Let’s compare adding a dairy cow vs beef cow so you can decide which is best for your homestead. Do you want milk, beef, or both?

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Train a Heifer, From Halter Breaking to Milk Training

Donna Larson, January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

It seems that keeping a dairy cow is the homestead dream that says “you have arrived.” Keeping a family cow often means learning to train a heifer…

Jenny Graham - Farmsteadher - Leading Lady of Much @ The GrahamStead Family Farm

Jenny and her family have been homesteading for over 20 years. They are currently farming on their 10-acre Florida farm, which they built from the ground up 10 years ago, growing 100% of their meat and some of their vegetables. From their small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, pastured poultry, sheep, and seasonal pigs, they are able to raise enough meat for the family while selling extra to the community. They are dedicated to sustainable practices like making compost, seed saving, and processing much of their garden and animal harvests at home. You can find Jenny wandering through her garden, making herbal tinctures, making bone broth, and one of Jenny’s favorite hobbies, tanning all types of hides!

Donna Larson - Farmsteadher - Milk Maid @ Hazel Belle Farm

Donna and her family have been homesteading for most of their 20+ years together in some shape or fashion. She currently lives on their 20 acre farm where they grow as much food as possible. What started as a just a few laying hens, has grown into large gardens, pastured poultry, pork, and lamb. They are continuously evolving their small farm to not suit their family’s needs, but also providing to their local community. Donna’s favorite part of the family farm is her self-built micro-dairy, where she gets to love on dairy cows while serving her local community. Milking, cheesemaking, and processing dairy have become the soul of their homestead and the center of their farm.

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