It Began with One Family and a 150-year-old farmhouse.
Our Story
Animal Care
Our sheep and goat herd is able to roam on pastures during the day whenever the weather allows, and locked safely in the barn away from predators at night. Our animals are mostly grass-fed, and we raise them as organic as possible, without antibiotic additives; however, if an animal is sick and requires medical care, we treat them according to current medical standards per veterinarian recommendation. Depending on the season, the animals receive supplemental grain to fulfill the needed nutrients that is not reached with the grass/hay.
Our pigs roam their pastures, allowing them to forage for acorns, weeds, grasses, bugs and other foods they find. They have access to spacious shelters and shade, along with mud areas they waddle in to cool down on hot summer days. While we do not consider ourselves a cattle farm, we do raise a few Jersey cows each year. Since Jerseys are a dairy breed, most males do not get to grow up and find themselves at slaughter shortly after birth. It takes close to two years for a Jersey cow to become of size, and for the time being we give them a quality life. The result is a delicate marbled, red meat that makes any meal outstanding! All of our poultry range across the farmall day, and roost in their shelters during the evening for protection. They are spoiled by Olivia with fruits and snuggles, majority having names.
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The Earls family changed their entire lifestyle in 2016 and moved from the city to a historic farmhouse tucked away in the beautiful Kentucky countryside. George had always dreamed of owning a small farm meanwhile, his wife Peggy sought after the corbels and distinctive architecture of a home filled with history and character. When they viewed the house with their two kids, Julian and Olivia, the slanted floors and wallpapered walls of the 1875 victorian was all they needed to see to say, "We'll take it." After they fixed the house and moved in, the farm started to come to life. Construction of the barn began in 2018 and finished in the fall of that year, which is when we they purchased their first animals: one horse for their daughter and two blackbelly hair sheep as pets.
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Initially, the Earls family moved to have a few livestock animals and some chickens for eggs. But it turned into something greater as they looked to sustain their own quality products. They started this farm because they wanted to know where their products come from while raising the animals humanely and upholding the highest welfare standards. They are committed to providing the local community with natural products from their pasture raised, happy animals.
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Today, the Earls family is involved in multiple business aspects, owning a micro-goat dairy with their Nigerian Dwarf goats, producing goat milk skincare and goat milk caramels. They are also providing the community with pasture raised pork and lamb meat, as well as some beef alongside duck and chicken eggs.
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Our Certifications
As of the year 2021, Hillside Meadows Farm is A Greener World certified! This is the only certification that assures animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range for their entire lives on an independent farm using truly sustainable, high-welfare farming techniques. Unlike most farm certifiers, AGW’s independent trained auditors visit every farm in the program at least once a year to verify they’re meeting the standards. For more information about the organization, click here.
We are also Kentuky Proud! Products labeled as Kentucky Proud are produced, created, or raised by Kentuckians. Items from Kentucky Proud can be served to your family knowing that they come from friends and neighbors nearby rather than from far away. For more information, click here.
Meet the Family
George is the Army veteran who does the heavy-lifting on the farm. Before leaving for work in the morning, he takes care of the livestock in the barn. He spends his weekends building and repairing shelters, taking care of pastures and fencing, or hauling hay and feed.
Peggy handmakes all of the products from scratch and has created our recipes, including soaps, lotions, and sugar scrubs. She manages the company's communication and coordination of events. Having almost 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, she has successfully created a unique goat milk skincare line fulfilling "Healthy Products from Happy Animals."
Olivia is the Public Relations and Sales Associate for the company. She designed majority of the website and maintains the promotional content via social media. She is a highschool student and an equestrian. She also milks the goats daily, in the morning and evening.
Julian has joined the United States Air Force and is working working towards being a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. Even though the farm lost an extra pair of hands to help, the family is proud to have him serving the country.
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