Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Backyard Farms

FILER, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Schouten’s had their eye on a property in Filer for years, after their third time contemplating a purchase order, the land was theirs.

“We homesteaded this property and about 2 years later we determined to start out shopping for some animals and it simply grew from there,” stated Jim Schouten for Yard Farms.

With animals in tow, Yard Farms was born.

Now, Jim and his spouse Lori elevate not solely garden-fresh vegetables and fruit, but additionally a variety of livestock.

“Properly, we raised goats, cows, sheep, no matter comes out there,” stated Schouten.

They are saying the Magic Valley group has welcomed them with open arms, supporting their enterprise via farmer’s markets, cellphone orders and on-site pickups.

“It actually taken off, it began out with us milking 4 goats, final 12 months was 8 goats and this subsequent 12 months it’s wanting about sixteen or twenty goats. It simply retains rising and we’ll see the place it goes from right here,” stated Schouten.

Yard Farms is thought for his or her number of goats cheese which vary from a basic type to the spicy crimson pepper mix.

“Every little thing is homegrown and raised proper right here on the farm,” stated Schouten.

For the Schouten’s, arduous work on the farm has rewarded them tenfold.

They are saying the animals and days on the farm have usually served as remedy for his or her household. As for his or her favourite half…

“Elevating ‘em, take a look at this. Having all these guys out right here from beginning and proper so far,” stated Schouten.

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