A Midwest Mama just livin’ & lovin’ life here in the heart of the country.

See what’s happening around the farm…

  • How the Little Red Farm Began

    Welcome to The Little Red Farm: the Story behind our Farm, our Family & our Farmers Market A Look at Who We Are & How Our Little Farm Dream Grew into Something Bigger There’s something magical about a family farm — the smell of hay in the summer, the sound of chickens in the yard, […]

  • Cranberry Wassail

    A cozy tradition for crisp autumn days & cold winter nights. When the air turns crisp and the flannels come out of storage, there’s one recipe that always returns to our home: a big simmering pot of homemade cranberry wassail. It’s warm, fragrant, comforting, and has a way of making the entire house feel festive […]

  • Easy-to-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs from Farm-Fresh Eggs

    If you’ve ever tried to hard-boil truly fresh eggs—like eggs that were laid this morning or yesterday—you’ve probably discovered the universal truth: fresh eggs can be stubborn peelers. You end up with pitted whites, broken chunks, and more frustration than a simple egg deserves to cause. But here’s the good news—there is a way to […]

Experience the joy of simple, delicious meals
& homesteading life with us

Home
Cooking

Measuring from the heart is a real thing here friends! I’ll get you the ingredient list & measurements but truly I’d love for you to make these recipes your own. From my family’s favorites to yours!

Let’s Cook! →

Homestead
Animals

Many animals call The Little Red Farm home…dairy cows & calves, roosters, hens & chicks, pigs & piglets to name a few! I’ll share some experiences here from our over a decade of homesteading.

See the Animals →

Everyday Encouragement

Real-life encouragement for when life gets real. Around here, we talk about the ups, downs, and in-betweens of doing our best with what we’ve got. If you need a gentle reminder that it’s okay not to have it all figured out, you’re in the right place.

You Got This→

Our Slice of Heaven in the Heartland

Hey friend, I’m Mindy!

the LittleRedFarmMom ~ I’ve been homesteading for over a decade, raising kiddos for more than twenty years, and cooking hearty, homegrown meals since I got married back in the ’90s. Around here, you’ll find simply delicious recipes, heartwarming kitchen tips, and real-life encouragement from a mama who’s been through it all. From raw milk and free-range chickens to family meals made with love—I’m so glad you’re here to share the journey.

Lookin’ to start your homesteading journey?

We’ve got some resources for you! Created from our over a decade of homesteading experience –check out our Quick Start Your Homestead Guides! Whether you’re in town looking to have your own fresh eggs & veggies or if you’re on some land and want to know what to do & when with your livestock, we’ve got you covered!

Homestead Help

Small farms’ & small business’ goods
gathered in one place just for you!

VISIT OUR ONLINE
FARMERS MARKET!

Check out the amazing collections of high-quality items you can get shipped straight to your door! Crunchy, care about ingredients, still want awesome & yummy things…
Look no further!