#dairychristmas

Happy March! Earlier this week I met Dr. Temple Grandin, a low-stress and humane livestock handling expert that is known around the world for making animals lives better. You may already know who she is! Temple has suffered from autism since her childhood, and because...

4 Ways I Energize My New Year’s Goals (and a Recipe)

*This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, a small percentage of any purchase you make from clicking on this page benefits Bartlett Farms. I do not recommend anything that I do not stand behind 100%.* Still feeling inspired with the new year? I hope...

Starting 2019 with Real Food (and a Meatball Recipe)

*This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, a small percentage of any purchase you make from clicking on this page benefits Bartlett Farms. I do not recommend anything that I do not stand behind 100%.* With every end comes a beginning… The...

The Recipe for Beautiful Skin

In high school, I was that sweaty, greasy, insecure girl who wouldn’t let people too close to her face out of fear they’d be grossed out. I didn’t even like it when my mom or dad kissed me on my face. I tried all different types of makeup, cleansers, acne treatments...

The Perfect Milk Kefir

Raw Milk, Recipes

Milk kefir. Not many things can match its impressive list of benefits, easy recipe, or flexibility of use. To my family, it has been both an extraordinary healing tool and a common staple in our kitchen. Thanks to a good friend for introducing it to us, we will...

What’s the perfect diet?

*This post contains no affiliate links.* This is a question I contemplate often. Paleo? The Weston A. Price diet? The GAPS diet? Low-carb? Zero-carb? Well, at least I know one thing: the perfect diet is NOT veganism/plant-based diets, no matter if it’s a ketogenic,...

Are You Taking Care of Yourself?

Events, Pregnancy & Nutrition

*This post does NOT contain any affiliate links.* It’s well-known that you can’t pour from an empty cup. These days, we are all so busy---working, studying, caring for our families, and the last thing on our to-do list is: take care of ourselves. In a high-demand...

The 2018 Bismarck Baby Expo Recap

Hey friends, Last weekend we had an amazing time at the Bismarck Baby Expo! Hundreds of young families learning to raise their families in a way that makes them healthy and robust. As a farm, we represent the real food movement helping people suffering from food...

Lynn’s Easy Pastured Pork Roast Recipe

"What's for supper, mom?" That was the million dollar question in our house growing up. It drove mom crazy when we asked and she hadn't planned anything. Then we'd end up taking some processed macaroni or canned soup or something from a box and making it up quick. And...

Why The Only Normal Milk is Raw Milk

Hi friend! I often feel a burden to share more information with people like you who are getting introduced to raw milk and cultured dairy products. For the longest time, I've been reading books, articles, websites, watching videos and talking to experts about raw milk...

The Amazing Qualities of Raw Milk

Pregnancy & Nutrition, Recipes

Only a couple years ago, my anxieties about life were at an all-time high. I just graduated from college, married my best friend in October, immediately got pregnant, and there I was...33 weeks pregnant with my first child. It all happened in what seemed to be a flash...

Two Recipes for Your Pregnancy

Happy news! We have conceived our third child and he or she is due sometime in February. Our family is growing so quickly...what a blessing. 🙂 In preparation for this baby, I’ve come up with a couple recipes that I’ll be using to prepare myself and our little one for...

Why I Chose To Raise My Family Naturally

Healthy Living, Pregnancy & Nutrition, Testimonials

I must admit: raising my family naturally has been very fun. I love reading about health, preparing traditional foods, and experimenting with new health-related projects. One of my favorite things to do and learn about is fermenting food, especially kombucha, milk...

Tummy Troubles or Tongue Ties? How I Helped My Baby Sleep

*There are no affiliate links in this post. I mention certain items and sources because these are what worked best for our family.* Last night, my sweet baby girl woke up upset. Like so many times before, we picked her up, held her, and tried to identify why she was...

How to Grill The Perfect Burger

Access 100% grass-fed beef by ordering today! Click here for details. How to make the PERFECT hamburger! It all starts with the best burger. Choose the best burger you can find. Quality matters! Choose a ratio of 80/20 meat to fat if possible. That will make it...

Reduce Toxins: Become An Ingredient Minimalist!

Healthy Living, Recipes

*This post does not contain any affiliate links. I am simply recommending what works for us.* At the recommendation of a friend of mine, I started exploring the YouTube channel called Darci Isabella. This YouTuber has inspired me to fall headfirst into spring cleaning...

Things You Can Try to Relieve Morning Sickness

*this post does not contain any affiliate links* I met the love of my life at the University of North Dakota in January 2014. It was during the first week of my internship at the medical school that I first shook the hand of the man I’d later marry. It only took a...

What is Nutrient Density?

Nutrient density is a phrase used to categorize the quality of food. A food that is not nutrient dense is something you’d typically find in the center aisles of a grocery store, such as a bag of Cheetos, Sour Patch Kids, or boxed cake mix. This “food” may taste good,...

Brain fog, be gone!

*This post does not contain affiliate links.* Brain fog. Fatigue. Forgetfulness. Feeling unmotivated. How many people, especially mothers, experience these symptoms? I know I have, particularly since becoming a mom. “Prego-brain” that extended far past pregnancy...

One Fantastic Technique To Resist Holiday Weight Gain

The Holidays! Such a loving, busy, and delicious time of year--crisp weather accompanied by cinnamon-spiced apple cider and juicy dry-rubbed roast turkey to follow. Of course, finishing a holiday meal with a slice of homemade pie and a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream...

9 Things You Can Do To Stay Healthy this Winter

*Please discuss any of these remedies with your doctor before trying them. This post contains no affiliate links.* Winter has finally arrived here in Grand Forks. The snow is sticking, there’s ice on the roads, and North Dakota’s signature icy wind gusts are making...

Baby Thomas Has Arrived!

*I must first make it known that I have a low pain tolerance. Please remember this as you read my story!* After two bouts of prodromal labor in the weeks leading up to my “due date,” I was ready for our baby boy to make his debut. Well, that “due date” came and went,...

5 More Money-Saving Tips For Living The Real Food Life

This post contains no affiliate links. All programs/products/businesses shown are what works best for me and my family. September 16, 2017 My second baby’s due date is tomorrow and he hasn’t yet made his arrival (phew!). So, like many growing families, we have been...

Watch The Farm Tour Video 2017

Events, Know Your Farmer

Bartlett Farms started with a decision to improve our quality of family life. Now 13 years later, the blessings of working and growing together are spilling over into the lives of people like you. It's about more than food. It's a return to real life, real food, and...

Preparing for Baby #2: My Labor and Delivery Approach

This post contains no affiliate links. All programs/products/businesses shown are what works best for me and my family. Surprise! I suddenly felt nauseous, and...oops, up came my dinner. That was the first hint that my baby boy, due on September 17, was growing in my...

Bone Broth Series Part II: Tips On Making It and Ways To Use It

Healthy Living, Recipes

Busy, Busy, Busy! This is the life of a mom: packed with both profound joy and plenty of things to do. Trying new things is always fun--if you’ve got the time and energy for them, of course 🙂 . Even as I write this blog, my goofy 1 yr old is crawling all over my lap...

Come Learn At Bartlett Farms Farm Tour 2017

Register here to attend for free Come and see the farm up close as talk about the problems with conventional agriculture and processed food, and show how diversified holistic farms provide the solutions needed to create healthy food for your table. Jim Bartlett and...

How I Overcame Struggles With Weight Gain

Like so many women, I’ve struggled with body image for a large part of my life. In high school, I participated in women’s lacrosse, track, and two soccer seasons a year! I was in exceptional shape, yet I still looked in the mirror and felt disappointed. I went to...

Help! What do I do with my milk when I’m on vacation?

Your well-deserved vacation is fast approaching! Maybe it's a road trip to relatives, or Disney Land, or a trek to a far away place to enjoy time together. But what about deliveries? How do you keep your share and not worry about milk that's scheduled for delivery? In...

6 Money-Saving Tips for Health-Inspired Consumers

Sometimes, our busy lives make it difficult to reflect on our food and lifestyle choices. Most of us have loads of responsibilities both at work and at home--how can we possibly make every choice as healthy as possible? Frankly, we can’t. We can only do what is in the...

Bone Broth Series: 4 Ways Gelatin Will Benefit Your Health

Lemon roasted whole chicken, spicy BBQ beef ribs, bone-in honey-glazed pork chops...so tasty! If you’re a carnivore, you may have experienced the mouthwatering excellence of well-prepared, high-quality meats. In my family, those dishes don’t last long; even my 9 month...

Garlic Teriaki Pork Kebabs

Hi friends! You're already getting busier now that spring is here, but imagine when school is out and your summer schedule begins! Lots more time outside and less time in the kitchen. But it's not all work. There's plenty of fun to look forward to -- like having...

Won’t You Smile With Us? [Baby Pigs Video]

Won't you smile with us? These oinkers are too cute! But don't pick them up -- momma is very protective. Tell us what you think in the comments!

CLA: The Carnivore’s Secret Weapon

Cancer and autoimmune disease: two of the most hideous diseases embedded in my family’s history. After struggling with the idea that more of my family members could develop these diseases, I decided to do further research. It couldn’t hurt. I came across loads of...

A Surprisingly Simple Energy Drink, And Why I’m Taking It

Healthy Living, Recipes

Have you ever felt aches and pains after shoveling the sidewalk? How about burning in your joints after a long walk or jog? Those feelings are a sign that you're stretching yourself and growing muscles that take you to the next level. But if you aren't careful, your...

The Unfortunate Way I Discovered Vitamin K

Breastfeeding! What a wonderful closeness it provides for a mother and baby. However, it can be very nutritionally demanding and is not always problem-free. A couple months into nursing, I noticed that my dental health was declining, despite my dedicated brushing,...

3 Reasons Why Raw Milk is a Champion Food

Healthy Living, Raw Milk

Only a few months ago, my anxieties about life were at an all-time high. I just graduated from college, married my best friend in October, immediately got pregnant, and there I was...33 weeks pregnant with my first child. It all happened in what seemed to be a flash...

What To Do With Giblets

Know Your Farmer, Pastured Meat & Eggs

Sarah Pope, of The Healthy Home Economist blog is a great resource for learning more on traditional foods and healthy diets. The video below is referenced from her blog on using turkey gibblets. Read the post for sure! Also, if you happen to have more...

Get Traditional with Acorn-Finished Pork [VIDEO]

Pastured Meat & Eggs

Forget ignoring how pork is finished. It’s time to appreciate acorns! There is an interesting article posted here by an organization promoting the traditional uses of nuts. One of those traditional uses is feeding acorns to hogs, which would be quite a chore...

Behind The Scenes: Raising Turkeys

It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As you are thinking about turkey, we thought you might like to see a bit behind the scenes of our turkeys being raised. Turkeys love to forage. That means they love to peck and eat blades of grass,...

Hidden Benefits of Happy Animals

If you've ever been to our farm, you've probably noticed how friendly the animals are. Maybe you saw the chickens roaming around the coop, a stray calf wandering up close to the farmhouse, or a curious flock of turkeys gobbling at your vehicle as you drove by. We...

Melt In Your Mouth Beef Roast Recipe

Don't you just love meat that can be cut with a fork? We do! The most common problem with grass-fed beef is that it is overcooked and becomes tough -- the lower fat content can dry the meat out if it's not prepared the right way. Well, we have good news for you! This...

You named Hailey’s calf….

Drumroll please.... We are happy to announce Hailey's summer 2016 calf is named Ruby! Thank you so much for taking the time to cast a vote! We were excited to have all the responses we did on the voting -- 47 votes to be exact. Whenever a calf is born it really is an...

Sally Fallon Fargo Event Recap

In case you weren't able to attend the event held in Fargo on July 13th, here's a brief recap with a few photos from the event sponsored by the Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society. -------------- The evening started off well with appetizers being served...

Farm Tour 2016 Photos

First off, we'd like to say a big "Thank you!" to everyone who came and participated in our 2016 Farm Tour and Customer Appreciation Day! It was great having you! Your business with our farm is what keeps us serving the community and helping to improve the lives of...

Farm Tour and Customer Appreciation Day!

Hi friend! We'd like to invite you to the farm to enjoy our Customer Appreciation Day and Farm Tour! It's not very often that you or your kids get to see and pet farm animals up close, and learn a little about how your food is raised. The date is Saturday, August 6th,...

New Life: A Cow Gives Birth [VIDEO]

Have you ever experienced new life entering the world? It's amazing to see! Sunday evening one of the Jersey cows, Hailey, went into labor and shortly after delivered a healthy heifer calf. A "heifer" is the term for a young female cow that has not yet had a calf of...

What’s With Wheat?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt8x-e30QJY Have you ever wondered if you're gluten intolerant? Why is it talked about so much these days? What's causing all the intolerance and allergies? The new documentary "What's With Wheat" is answering those questions. "The...

Beyond “Fortified” Vitamin D Milk