The year is winding down, the barns are quiet now, and the last of our does are settling into their dry period before kidding season returns in March. It's the kind of stillness that invites reflection, and as I look back on 2025, I'm overwhelmed by how much has unfolded here at Prairie Fruits Farm.

December arrived in a flash—bringing snow, ice, and cold temperatures—but the warmth of the holiday season has illuminated every corner of Prairie Fruits Farm.

The holiday season arrived faster than we expected, and our farm team has been working with the energy of Santa's elves to prepare for the weeks ahead. From winter field prep to breeding season milestones, November has been a month of transition and anticipation at Prairie Fruits Farm.

October has been flying by, and it finally feels like real fall! The fields surrounding our farm have been harvested, leaves are putting on their autumn show, and our crops are winding down as we prepare for winter. It's the perfect season for gathering, celebrating, and—of course—a little spooky fun.

This has been a week of meaningful connections at Prairie Fruits Farm—from the incredible community response to our Kickstarter campaign, to partnering with future veterinarians for essential herd health work, to launching a new food hub in Springfield. Each of these efforts strengthens the web of relationships that sustains local agriculture.

What an exciting week it's been at Prairie Fruits Farm! Between launching our Kickstarter campaign and investing in our herd's future through continuing education, we're moving full steam ahead on multiple fronts.

This week I'm excited to introduce you to Peter Glatz, one of our talented cooks at Caprae who brings something special to our kitchen. Beyond his culinary skills, Peter is an accomplished writer whose work appears regularly in Illinois Times and has even been featured in Bon Appétit.

September has arrived at the farm with all the abundance and excitement that late summer brings! Between an overwhelming tomato harvest, some major construction progress, and an important environmental victory worth celebrating, there's so much happening in our corner of the prairie that I hardly know where to start.

Well, hello again! I'll admit it—I took an unplanned blogging hiatus this summer, and honestly, it flew by so quickly I'm not sure where the time went. Between hosting events, farmers' markets, and soaking in all the wonderful moments you've shared with us at the farm, summer felt like one beautiful, busy blur.

As a cheese lover, I never realized how clueless I actually was about cheese.

Rain clouds gathered overhead as we welcomed visitors to our annual Babies & Brunch last weekend.

The morning light filters through the barn windows, casting long shadows across the straw-covered floor where newborn kids take their first

Spring has fully awakened at Prairie Fruits Farm! Our barns are filled with the playful bleating of over 100 new kids, the creamery hums wit

Spring is awakening at Prairie Fruits Farm! As February comes to a close, our barns are filling with the first wave of baby goats, our cream

Our renovation project is hitting major milestones! Last week brought big changes with new PVC panels transforming our walls and ceilings.

As January fades into memory, we're watching winter slowly loosen its grip on the farm. Each day brings precious minutes more daylight, trea

January may be cold outside, but the farm is warming up with exciting news and activities! From national recognition of our cheese to prepar

Though winter's icy grip has settled across our prairie landscape, we've been anything but dormant during our winter pause. Behind the scene

The farm greets the new year quietly, wrapped in winter's peaceful embrace. These tranquil days of our winter break offer a perfect moment..

The winter winds have finally made their home here at the farm, bringing that distinctive December chill we all know so well. Our goats, eve