BORDER FARM
We have been biodynamic gardening since 1997, and started farming with the same principles soon after.
Border Farm is now home to our - raw goat milk dairy, pastured duck and quail eggs, and our produce and herb garden.
Our current Border Farm is a natural rearing and biodynamic farm that is circular in nature. We have created a farm that feeds the animals, that feeds the soil, that feeds our family, and now beyond. We are full circle, as nature intended.
Our animals are treated with respect and care - fresh air, sunshine, movement, species appropriate food, and a lot of time with us. We use all herbal care with our animals, no chemicals -
- Our goats are grass and forage fed, no grains
- Our ducks are pastured, and are only in our greenhouse at night or when it is -10 or below.
- Our quail live in natural quail coops with ample space to move around and experience all weather.
We also invest a great deal of time into educational classes and tours. Some in our farm kitchen, and some outside in the pastures. We host hundreds of people every year with our tours, potlucks, classes, and harvest markets.
We hope you can join us! Nancy
FARM CLASSES / TOURS/ POTLUCKS
GOAT CAMP 2025
Owning a farm isn't about the land, to start with anyway. It is about building knowledge and skill so you can do amazing things with the land.
Goat Camp is a monthly camp and covers all things goat.
HERBS & TEA TASTING CLASS 2025
This class will focus on the herbs we grow on our farm, identification and uses, health, and tea tasting.
WILD YEAST/SOURDOUGH CLASS 2024-25
This class will be in our Border Farm Kitchen covering the steps, stages, and trouble shooting of traditional sourdough bread making.
Fruit Vinegars / Fermenting Fruits
Classically trained Private Chef based in Bozeman, Montana. Almost 30 years of culinary experience, specializing in Montana -inspired cuisine. Graduate of the esteemed New England Culinary Institute. Former Executive Chef, Gallatin River Lodge, and owner of Backcountry Dining, will be teaching a class in our farm kitchen - Vinegars and Ferments!
D.I.Y. RAW DOG FOOD CLASS 2025
Food and Nutrition are not synonymous - I have spent over two decades learning how to nourish my dogs, from ranch to bowl
TOURS / CONSULTATIONS
We host Tours year round to groups and individuals wanting to learn more about biodynamic farming, natural animal rearing, or one of our systems, we would love to work with you. Each Tour/Consult is tailored to what you want to experience/learn. Let's have a conversation!
POTLUCKS 2025
A farm gathering during the gorgeous Montana summers. We set a long table and welcome all that would like to come, bring a dish to share that is made with local ingredients from your garden/farm/ or ranch. Truly local, great conversations, amazing nourishing food!
2025 DATES - June 21st / JULY 26th / AUGUST 23rd / SEPTEMBER 20th
MEET THE TEAM
NANCY- owner, manager
Owning a farm means you do a lot of what you know and learn how to figure out the rest. There is no end to projects, animal care, purchasing, growing, irrigating, and then taking care of my human family.
I have tended to and assisted in all of our animals births, and I am raising animals from day one in a species appropriate environment, that is chemical free, with optimal nutrition.
From training my dogs and packgoats, to milking my goats, butchering our quail, collecting eggs, and watering our gardens, my days are super busy, but I wouldn't want it any other way.
My farm and my family are everything that I have ever dreamed of.
PIPER - tour & project coordinator
I grew up in Wyoming and Montana, the mountains around us were my playground. I had a rich outdoor upbringing, and learned to work with the natural world around me, instead of against it.
I have a formal education in Ceramics/Earth Sciences, and a hands-on education with food production, fencing, and ranch/farm work.
I have been fortunate to have experience with a sheep operation in southern Colorado - assisting in lambing, maternal care, sheering, and wool sales. And I have also worked on a regenerative cattle/bison ranch in Montana - focusing on rotational grazing management, soil health, and optimal forage nutrition.
In my spare time I am a competitive trail runner, and I am learning the art of Brazilian Jujitsu, and surfing in Mexico in the spring.
RENN - farm assistant
I grew up in the garden and on the trails and backroads of Montana, eating fresh food and exploring.
Currently, I spend my time traveling between Montana, Utah, and New Mexico, working primarily with artisan earthen and lime plaster finishes.
My life is a hands-on education in art- sculptural creations, functional reactive building, natural building techniques, lithography, and tattoo.
My interests range far and wide but generally center around the basics- shelter, food, water, movement; how to incorporate and celebrate these on and off the farm.
When I am on the farm, I assist in building projects, tending to the compost, and helping with garden and animal upkeep. I'm learning more about pack goat training, general goat care, and garden design.
Off the farm, I am running, moving, climbing, dancing, learning how to forage, building with friends, and exploring the world.
