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Farming is often seen as a simple life. Fresh air, open land, animals grazing in the pasture, and a slower pace than the rest of the world. It’s the picture people see online—the sunsets, the baby animals, the peaceful moments that make it all look calm and fulfilling. And yes, those moments are real. But what people don’t talk about enough is the emotional side of farming. Because farming isn’t just a job. It’s not something you clock in and out of. It’s a lifestyle built ar

If you’ve never owned goats before, you might picture them as simple farm animals—eat, sleep, repeat. If you have owned goats, you already know the truth. Goats are basically toddlers… with hooves. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. 1. They have zero respect for personal space Toddlers climb on you. Goats climb on you. It’s the same situation, just with sharper hooves. Sit down in the barn for one second and suddenly you’re a jungle gym. They’ll stand on your legs, yo

No one really prepares you for goats. You might think you’re getting into farming. You might think you’re raising livestock. You might even think you’re in charge. You are not. Goats have a way of teaching you lessons whether you’re ready for them or not. Some are useful. Some are humbling. Some make you question your life choices while standing in a barn at 6 AM holding a feed bucket and being yelled at. Here are just a few things goats have taught me… against my will. 1. Fe

When people hear “bipolar disorder,” they usually think of mood swings. Happy one minute. Sad the next. That’s not what it feels like. Not even close. For me, the highs aren’t just “feeling good.” They come with racing thoughts that don’t slow down. My mind jumps from one thing to the next so fast it’s hard to keep up. Ideas, plans, things I need to do right now. Sleep feels optional. Like I don’t need it. And then there’s the spending. In the moment, it makes sense. It feel

Most people live one kind of life. Mine happens in two completely different worlds. By night, I’m a hospice aide. By morning, I’m a goat farmer. Somewhere in between, I try to sleep… but that part doesn’t always go as planned. And layered into all of that, like it is for a lot of people whether they say it out loud or not, is mental health. My day usually starts when most people are winding down. Hospice work isn’t fast-paced or loud. It’s quiet, slow, and deeply human. I spe

If you spend enough time around goat breeders, you’ll hear one word come up over and over again: genetics. For people outside the livestock world, genetics can sound complicated or overly technical. But for breeders, genetics are at the heart of everything we do. Every breeding decision we make helps shape the next generation of animals on the farm. In simple terms, genetics determine what traits an animal passes on to its offspring. Things like body structure, milk productio

Farm life has a way of looking magical from the outside. Scroll through social media and you’ll see pictures of sunsets over pastures, happy animals grazing in green fields, and adorable baby goats bouncing around like tiny athletes. The barns look clean, the animals look perfect, and the people in the photos somehow always look rested and put together. It’s a beautiful image. But like most things on the internet, it’s only part of the story. The truth about farm life is that

Every year, there comes a time on the farm when normal life completely falls apart. It’s called kidding season. From the outside, people imagine kidding season as a magical time full of adorable baby goats bouncing around in the sunshine. And to be fair, that part does exist. Baby goats are ridiculously cute. They hop, bounce, and launch themselves off anything they can climb on like tiny gymnasts who just discovered gravity. But what people don’t see behind the scenes is the

Mental illness is something many people struggle with, even if it isn’t always talked about openly. Anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout—these things can weigh heavily on a person. Sometimes the weight is quiet and invisible to everyone else. Other times it feels overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain. While therapy, medication, and professional support are incredibly important tools, there’s another form of healing that often gets overlooked: animals. Anyone who spend

Mental health is something people are starting to talk about more openly than they did in the past. But even with that progress, there are still many mental illnesses that are misunderstood. One of the most commonly misunderstood conditions is bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is often reduced to simple phrases like “mood swings,” but the reality is much more complex than that. It’s not just being happy one moment and sad the next. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health

There’s something about farming that keeps you grounded, especially after a long night working in hospice. My nights are spent caring for people at the end of their lives. Hospice work is quiet, intimate, and sometimes heavy. You see people in the most vulnerable chapter of their story. You witness families navigating grief, love, regret, forgiveness, and everything in between. Some nights are calm and peaceful. Others leave a weight that follows you out the door when your sh

If you’ve been around the goat world lately, you’ve probably noticed something: Nigerian Dwarves are everywhere. These tiny, adorable goats with their friendly personalities and colorful coats have stolen the hearts of hobby farmers, show enthusiasts, and backyard pet owners alike. But with all the love comes a big problem—market oversaturation. The Boom in Popularity A few years ago, Nigerian Dwarves were considered a specialty breed. People were willing to pay top dollar fo