Maker's Long Acres

Can you introduce yourself, your family and share a bit about your background?  My name is Kayla. I grew up in a regular suburban neighborhood with no knowledge about sustainable farming or anything of the sort. I only had horses and dogs! However, after a few years into adulthood, I realized things needed to change. I decided I wanted to work towards producing as much of my own food as possible.  Can you tell us about your business? I take great pride in the quality of my goat milk! We are licensed for human consumption via the state of Idaho - Permit Number RGM216! I test my girls annually and they are negative for CAE, CL, Johnes, Brucellosis, and Tuberculosis. I hand milk, so there is never any contact with plastic. We feed a non gmo, no soy, no corn, etc. dairy grain along with alfalfa and fruits/veggies for treats. No chemicals for these girls! Our milk is clean and great tasting.  What inspired you to pursue this path?   I will try to make a very long story short. In

My name is Ariel Sandford.   I have always loved animals.  I grew up spending summers on my grandfather’s farm and he taught me so many skills I use today.  I have been involved with 4H as a kid and as an adult leader.  I have worked with many species in many capacities.  I have been a dog groomer, dog breeder, cowgirl and raised animals to put food on our family’s table.   Selkirk Farmsitting Services LLC offers everything from full-service stay on the farm/home care to what we call feed and go services.  We offer some other services such as stall cleaning, limited grooming and garden care while on site.  We are available year-round, insured and have multiple references.  We cover most of Bonner County but are open to longer distances depending on the need.   Our farm & pet sitting business started while I was working for Wood’s Hay and Grain and a customer came in and asked if we knew anyone who could pet sit for her.  I offered to help her out and shortly after a nei