In this episode of Behind the Fence, Jess and Eric take you behind the scenes of farm life, where raw milk flows, animals are raised with care, and tough choices are made every day. They break down the biggest myths about raw milk—what makes it safe, why they choose it, and why store-bought milk just doesn’t compare. Then, they dive into one of the most challenging but rewarding parts of homesteading: raising animals for food. How do you balance love and practicality? How do you teach your kids that their favorite farm animals might end up on the dinner table?

This is an honest, no-fluff conversation about what it really takes to live this life, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Jess and Eric talk about the wild difference between raising little kids vs. teenagers on the farm!

🚜 Topics Covered in Part 1:
✅ The truth about raw milk—safety, nutrition, and common misconceptions
✅ Why pasteurization isn’t the magic solution people think it is
✅ What it’s like to drink fresh milk from your own animals
✅ The emotional and practical side of raising animals for food
✅ Teaching kids where their food comes from—without traumatizing them

Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of raw milk) and let’s get real about farm life! 🥛🔥