Gardening
Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or a total newbie, there's always more to learn! Find out what has worked for us and what hasn't, and why.
Honeybees
Honeybees were our gateway into homesteading. Learn the ups and downs of beekeeping, and how to get started with these little needle-butt fuzzballs.
Goats
Backyard goats are also awesome. We've learned a lot about taking care of goats in our two years of having them. Find out more!
Since 1993
Hello!
Welcome to Welch Family Farms! We're Chris and Elanie Welch, amateur homesteaders farming organically in the middle of the Corn Belt. Currently our farm family includes chickens, bees, dairy goats, and little vegetable children grown organically on 1/2 acre plot. We're super good at making mistakes, so we've learned a ton in the past 3 years of homesteading, and we're here to share our successes, failures, and lessons learned with you. Feel free to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or straight-up honey (no judgement here) and stay awhile!
