Feeding Sheep and Goats Through the Seasons
Feeding livestock changes with the seasons. We share how we manage sheep and goat nutrition throughout the year, from pasture grazing and hay supplementation to special care during pregnancy and seasonal challenges
Why We Chose Goats — And What Breed Suited Our Small Farm
When we decided to add goats to Rustic Harvest, we wanted a breed that would suit a small farm like ours. After plenty of research, we landed on Boer goats — and they’ve been the perfect fit
What We're Planting for Our Pastures This Year: A Plan for Sustainable Growth
This year, we’re planting a blend of grasses and legumes to improve the quality of our pastures, support rotational grazing, and enhance soil health. Find out which crops we’re adding to our paddocks and how they benefit our livestock
The Importance of Rotational Grazing: How It Benefits Our Farm
Rotational grazing is a key practice for maintaining healthy pastures, improving livestock health and promoting soil regeneration. Here’s why it’s essential for sustainable farming and how it can benefit your land and animals
Choosing the Best Sheep Breed for Our Farm: Australian White Dorpers
Choosing the right sheep breed is a big decision. Here’s why we picked Australian White Dorpers for our small farm. When we brought livestock onto the farm, we weren’t just after animals — we wanted the right fit for how we live and farm
Removing the Vineyard
Clearing 120 acres of old vineyard wasn’t a quick job. It took us two and a half years to remove the wire, dripper, posts and vines—but doing it ourselves gave us a clean slate to start building Rustic Harvest from the ground up.
How We Started With Bees
Clearing our old vineyard left us with thousands of timber posts—and one surprising trade. After weeks of giving them away, a simple chat with a fellow hobby farmer landed us our first beehive. We had no gear and no idea what we were doing, but that’s how beekeeping began at Rustic Harvest.
Bruno the Goat (aka our accidental first kid)
The story of how one tiny goat changed everything.
