Name: Apple Species: Bovine Gender: Cow Breed: Jersey Of all the crazy ideas I’ve had, Apple may be one of the craziest and best! In September 2023, I decided we needed a milk cow for our family. We were already milking 4 goats, so I thought, “How much more work could a cow be?” We were going to hand milk her. That lasted all of two days! We quickly ordered teat cups that would fit her and also attach to our goat milker….
Welcome back to Female Farmer Friday! I’ve taken a few weeks off because of the craziness that is fair season, calving season, and harvest season. I’m so excited to introduce you to Jackie from Head Waters Farm and @farmgirl_at_last on Insta! Jackie is one of the first female farmers I started following on Instagram, and she is still one of my favorites. And not only is she an awesome female farmer, she is also a real life superhero – she…