Did you know that more consumers are turning to grass-fed beef for its health benefits and wise stewardship of resources? As the demand for grass-fed meats grows, so do the options for purchasing these products. Understanding how to choose the right size grass-fed...
Foundations Of Fermentation – Workshop Recording
Learn the basics on fermenting foods to preserve and enhance nutrition for your family. Nicole Bartlett NTP share her wisdom with practical tips about fermentation -- whether pickles, sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt or dilly beans. Recorded live at the Prairie Roots...
Should Raw Milk Be On The Food Pyramid?
RFK released a new revision of the food pyramid this month. You and I know we don't take advice from the government on health. But a change to national dietary recommendations is a symptom of a greater shift happening in America. People are waking up to the fact that...
Raw Milk Formula Works
Over the 15+ years we've been producing raw milk for North Dakota, we've been honored to serve dozens of families who seek out a trusted raw dairy source in order to make raw milk formula. The problem with conventional formulas is that although they may be FDA...
Raw Milk Hot Cocoa & Homemade Marshmallows
Have you had a harder time rolling out of bed as the mornings get darker? Especially during this rainy spell. We've been feeling extra cozy up here at the farm in Bottineau. To help you get excited about getting out of bed, we're sharing our favorite recipe for making...
Phytonutrients: A Secret Ingredient Found in Milk From Grazing Cows
As I put the cows out to graze last night, I noticed something remarkable: the growing diversity of plants appearing in our pastures. What started with just three varieties 30 years ago has now become over 20+ plant species—all thanks to a regenerative approach to...
Raw Milk Products Bill Becomes Law!
Raw milk yogurt, cream, butter, chocolate milk, and kefir are now easily available for delivery to your door or shipping around North Dakota. Celebrate with us!
NEW! Raw Milk Vending Locations in ND
You can now grab Bartlett Farms raw dairy from our unique "vending locations" around North Dakota! We are partnering with local businesses that share our mission to help you raise a healthier family. Raw milk is now available to "Venmo-and-go" in Bismarck and...
How To Use Store Credit For Online Purchases
Store credits are available when you, Purchase store credits on our online store Receive store credits as a gift from a friend, or When you have been issued credit as a refund for products. To take advantage of store credits, select the button as your payment option...
How To Make Raw Milk Kefir
Learn the tips and tricks for making raw milk kefir at home! Want to get started with raw milk kefir? Click here to get ready-to-use raw milk kefir grains.
How To Make Raw Yogurt The Easy Way
If you saw our last video on making a smoothie, you may have wondered how the raw yogurt was made using Bartlett Farms milk. This week I'm going to give you all the secrets to making delicious homemade RAW milk yogurt -- never heated above 110 degrees F so all the...
How To Make A Raw Yogurt Smoothie
Did you see the story of our farm featured on KX TV last month? They did a part 2 showcasing how to use raw dairy products to make a quick and easy smoothie! Watch the full clip and learn the benefits of having raw yogurt in your diet: If you're looking for a source...
Great Food Conversations
On deliveries and at the Bartlett Farms Store we have great food conversations every day. From the importance of food with high nutrient density, to how to avoid the chemicals in our food, to the political food, medicine and ag influences, to reversing the poor health...
KX News Features Bartlett Farms
Check out the episode of Tales From The Farm featured on KX News on Friday, August 16th. Stay tuned for part 2 coming out later this month! “All of our products produced here on the farm go straight to consumers. We produce milk, meat, eggs that are specifically...
How To Make Raw Chocolate Milk
Links to ingredients used: Bartlett Farms raw milk Anthony's brand organic cocoa NOW brand stevia Wholesome brand stevia Tools: Blender 1/2 cup measure 1/2 tsp measure Blend the ingredients following the steps outlined in the video above. Let us know how you like...
Are You Eating Too Much Fake Protein?
Over a year ago I stopped buying Orgain brand protein powder from Costco due to the warnings from Dr. Mercola about heavy metals contaminating their protein powder. As much as I liked having a quick protein powder to toss into fresh raw milk yogurt, I knew that heavy...
Should I be worried about getting bird flu from raw milk?
Avain "bird" flu is in the headlines and you might be wondering... Should I be worried about getting sick with bird flu by drinking raw milk? The short answer is no! Not according to the resources we have studied. According to the FDA, there is no evidence that bird...
Are You Clear On What’s Important? Try this…
It's already February and if you're like us, you've gotten super busy working toward your goals for the year. Nicole and I are expecting our next baby in a couple of months as well as managing a new farmhouse being built on the farm where we will call home! Follow...
What To Do With Your Raw Milk Order On Vacation
Watch Peter from Bartlett Farms explain what your options are for raw milk when going on vacation. Part 2 of 5 in the series of Our Top 5 Raw Milk Questions Answered.
‘Activator X’ In Spring Raw Milk And Why It’s Important
Have you ever heard of Activator X? Ramiel Nagel, author of Cure Tooth Decay: Heal & Prevent Cavities With Nutrition, describes a brief history of Activator X in his book. He says that Dr. Weston A. Price, now famous for his discovery of this fascinating nutrient,...
Do we use mRNA vaccines on our livestock?
I wanted to take some time in this month's blog to address questions we've been getting about "mRNA vaccines" being used in livestock. If you've been following social media, you may have seen conflicting information which has been causing a lot of confusion and fear....
3 Ways Cholesterol Is Actually Good For Nourishing Your Family
Have you ever heard, “high cholesterol is bad,” “eat low cholesterol foods to avoid getting high cholesterol,” and “eggs are dangerous because of their cholesterol content…eat the whites only!” You're not alone. As soon as these messages began to be circulated in...
Tell Senators “Do Pass” on Raw Milk Bill HB 1515
Make your voice heard for raw milk! If you've been following our social media, you've heard the rumor that a GOOD raw milk bill is being considered in the ND legislature now. If passed, House Bill 1515 would make it even easier for people like you to obtain raw milk...
Is There An Egg Conspiracy Going On?
Is there an egg conspiracy going on? Thousands of chickens in commercial flocks are being slaughtered due to cases of Avian Flu. At the same time, according to some news sources and influencers on social media, claims are making the rounds that some brands of chicken...
Real Foods For Building A Beautiful Baby
When we think of being ready for a baby to come we usually think of things like...Where will the baby sleep? Will the baby be a boy or a girl? What clothes should we buy? What will the baby's room look like? etc... But there is something that is more important than...
5 Things I’ve Learned From The Weston A. Price Foundation
Life is a constant learning experience. There are so many complex, fascinating, and important things to learn about! Some of my favorite topics to learn about include relationships, theology, history, fermented foods, classical and choral music, and healthy living. We...
Why We Avoid Corn and Soy
I wanted to take a minute and share something that most people don't realize when it comes to how animals are fed before becoming food for your table. You've heard the saying, "you are what you eat" right? That's true, but it may be more accurate to say "you are what...
What is raw milk, anyway?
Original post on rawmilkdigest | Jan 14, 2021 | Raw Milk Milk today isn’t like milk that’s been around for thousands of years. People used to own cattle and milk them in their backyard, and drink the milk fresh or fermented. But today, practically all dairy milk sold...
Quick, Nutritious School Breakfasts
This year is our first year of homeschooling. I am teaching my two oldest children kindergarten and my third child, Dorothy, works on her preschool book. It has been fun so far, but I know I’ve got a lot to learn! One thing I am learning is that in order to stick to...
Impossible Burgers or Impossibly Bad Burgers?
At one time in my life, I was a vegan. Thankfully, I didn't stay vegan too long because I quickly developed anemia and suffered from other problems, including graying teeth that wiggled in their sockets, too much weight loss (but my face got rounder), and strong raw...
Sleep Health Tips For Parents
I wake up, but my eyelids are too heavy to open. I lay in bed, not yet ready for the wonderful chaos that is my life with children; laughter, food preparation, mediating relationships, cleaning, schooling/reading, schedule management, et cetera…the many facets of the...
Beauty-Through-Nutrition for Busy Moms
The #1 thing we can all do for ourselves (and our families) is to focus on good nutrition. This is probably the most impactful thing we can do for our physical selves and can even give us that “mommy glow-up” we are craving.
How Much Protein Do Your Kids Need?
I’ll be the first to admit that I never count macros, especially for my children. As a rule of thumb that seems to work well in my home, I serve a protein (usually animal-based) at every meal and give it to the children before I give them any carbohydrate foods, to...
2 Favorite Instant Pot Recipes for Grass-Fed Beef
Have you ever found yourself with a bunch of grass-fed beef in the freezer but not sure what to make for dinner? Same here! The following two recipes are some of my favorites when it comes to making grass-fed beef in an instant pot. Check out the links to these blogs...
Why paying more for grass-fed meats is worthwhile
Grass-fed meats, being a more concentrated source of nutrients and cleaner than conventional meat, is worth the price increase. Really, it is as simple as “you get what you pay for.” A cheaper cut of meat might give you fat and protein, but you’ll probably be getting...
Jim’s Quick Raw Kefir Eggnog
Supper is late and I need something to eat fast. I grew up having eggnog at Christmas time and New Year’s Eve, but the idea of a quickly made raw milk kefir raw eggnog is enticing! Ingredients (serves 3 people): 2 cups whole raw milk kefir 3 egg yolks from pastured...
Why A Large Supply Of Meat Is A Good Investment
In uncertain times, taking measures to assure your family has enough food and nutrients is a smart move. In addition, this makes less work for your farmer than smaller meat orders that don’t last you...
Do You Have A Dairy Allergy, Intolerance, or Sensitivity?
One of the most common foods to react to is dairy. But not all reactions are the same. Having symptoms after eating dairy of any kind can be frustrating, and even make you feel like life won't be the same ever again! But thankfully, understanding the differences...
How To Brine The Perfect Easter Ham Without Nasty Chemicals
Imagine sitting down to a holiday dinner where you serve an amazing fresh ham that you brined yourself using just a few simple ingredients. No MSG, processed sugar, or questionable nitrates! Think of the opportunity you have to share the story of this pork coming from...
7 Day Meal Plan Using Real Farm Foods
Some families thrive with meal planning and others do not. Our family is in between the two extremes on the meal planning spectrum...we do very well with planning dinners, but no other meals. This is because I purposely make large batches of food at every dinner so...
Why Your Kids Should Eat Grass-fed Beef Liver
Though liver is known by some as “nature’s weekly multivitamin,” it is often neglected from the family table because of its strong taste and unique texture. To be honest, I do not like beef liver. I have tried eating it many different ways and nothing seems to make it...
How Much Milk Should I Drink Each Day?
According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, pregnant and nursing women should consume at least 1 quart of milk each day. As it’s recommended that adults consume around 1,000 mg of calcium a day (though that amount varies depending on who you ask), and one cup of milk...
🌞 Raw Milk Ice Cream Recipe 🍦🍦⠀
A simple and healthy way to satisfy to treat your family on these hot summer days! We love making ice cream this way because it is so full of nutrients, uses only a few ingredients, and can be less sweet to make it more friendly to your blood sugar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Use a 1-quart...
Baby Edward’s Birth Story
At 1:30 in the morning of June 28th, I woke up and realized I was feeling a cramp in my back. It took me a bit of time for my sleepy mind to decipher what I was feeling. I knew this was the start of labor. I went back to sleep only to wake up to a full-blown...
Cure Tooth Decay With Raw Milk
A review of Cure Tooth Decay: Heal & Prevent Cavities With Nutrition by Ramiel Nagel According to Ramiel Nagel’s book Cure Tooth Decay: Heal & Prevent Cavities With Nutrition, raw milk “will substantially contribute to your health and well-being, and to your...
Chocolate Cherry/Cranberry Sourdough Bread
During my time of recovering from my plant-based diet and discovering the Weston A. Price Foundation, I came across Donna Schwenk’s website, Cultured Food Life. I have watched her videos over the past 5 years and have learned so much about fermenting food: milk kefir,...
Benefits and Uses of Grass-fed Butter
Butter...one of the most luxurious fats to eat! Especially if it is grass-fed, which provides you with a beautiful yellow hue, along with plentiful omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, K, and of course, a creamy, satisfying flavor and texture. In my opinion, butter...
Can I Drink Raw Milk During Pregnancy?
Considering raw milk while pregnant? Read this insight from a mother in the trenches and see for yourself.
How To Choose The Best Eggs For Your Family
Not sure what eggs to choose for your family? This post shares four common categories of eggs. Learn the difference and which can help your family the most.
Why Bone-In Makes the Most Flavorful Chicken Meat
I recently met a new friend who needed help butchering her chickens. It was her first time raising her own meat birds, and it was my first time butchering animals for food…needless to say, it was a great learning experience for both of us. As a result, my family took...



















































