While their lifestyle is unique, she wouldnt have it any other way.
Her children live in a home that sits roughly 200 feet from the farm.
The familial vibe really extends to everyone involved in working at the dairy.
Tara enjoys sitting down to family lunches and dinners every day.
She thinks of it all as an adventureone with valuable perks.
Her curiosity about the environment was a natural offshoot of being raised on a farm.
Growing up, we drank well water.
Effectively applying manurenot over applying and being conscious of the nutrients thereinis very important.
Overall, being less wasteful can have a big impact, Tara says.
Because when cows are comfortable and well taken care of, their milk is of higher quality.
I think people would be surprised to learn how much detail goes into cow care, says Tara.
You want the barn to be quiet, comfortable, and welcoming.
A nutritionist with a PhD actually plans the cows diets.
Depending on where a cow is in her life cycle, she has a unique diet.
Additionally, Tara and her family employ a veterinarian to check in on their cows regularly.
Adding, Everything we do comes back to cow care.
Quite simply, that means socializing with neighbors frequently.
Tara often pops by a friends house for an impromptu barbecue, inviting passersby to join the fun.
But theres also a more conscientious aspect to living in such a tight-knit community.
As a farmer, Tara is always thinking about passing things onto the next generation.
She also believes in the importance of being more vocal as a contemporary farmer.
Shes been blogging for two years, and her Instagram account is growing rapidly.
People just want to know about the food theyre eating and its impact on the environment, she says.
