Dusty Goat Homestead & Hatchery

09/21/2026

Updated FarmHouse Fair 2027 Information, check out the updated announcements on the website NOW!!

A Homestead Event Built on Community, Skills, and Tradition ALL TICKET SALES FINAL

09/08/2026

This is awesome!

Recently we did a webinar on growing vanilla as part of our Get Your Grove On series. Try vanilla if you are looking for a unique plant to grow. It is a tropical plant, so cannot withstand a freeze, but you can keep it in a pot and it propagates easily from cuttings. Vanilla does require a special pollination technique so is usually hand pollinated. If you are lucky enough to get vanilla beans, they need to be cured and then soaked in alcohol to get vanilla extract. Several researchers at UF/IFAS are working on cultivating vanilla in Florida as a commercial crop since it can be highly profitable.

08/24/2026

FARMHOUSE FAIR 2027 — MORE THAN JUST A FAIR!🌻

We’re bringing you a day packed with hands-on homesteading skills, practical education, family fun, and things you can actually take home and use!

At this year’s FarmHouse Fair, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about:

Rabbit hide tanning
Foraging
Aquaponics
Blacksmithing
Goat milking
Goat & chicken processing
Make & Take herbal remedies
Raised-bed building
…and so much more!

Whether you’re an experienced homesteader, just getting started, or simply curious about learning old-fashioned and practical skills, there’s something for everyone!

📅 February 27, 2027
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds | Milton, FL

Come learn. Come connect. Come get your hands dirty. 🌻

FarmHouse Fair 2027, where practical skills, community, and homesteading come together!

🎟️ Grab your tickets and mark your calendar! We can’t wait to see
you there! ❤️

www.thefarmhousefair.com
FarmHouse Fair

08/05/2026

Life has been busy around here, and we wanted to share a little update with everyone who has supported us over the years. ❤️

We know some of you have noticed we've been a little quieter than usual, and there's a reason for that.

First, we're still here...and we're not going anywhere!

We're pouring our hearts into planning the FarmHouse Fair, growing Ladies Skill Sharing, and dreaming big for the future. One of our biggest goals is building our forever home on our land and creating the homestead we've envisioned for years. Right now, that means taking a step back, getting organized, simplifying, and preparing for what's ahead.

Because of that, we've decided to take a break from hatching chicks and poults for the time being. This isn't goodbye, it's just a pause while we focus on building a stronger foundation for our family and our future.

Our passion for agriculture, homesteading, and bringing our community together hasn't changed one bit. If anything, it's grown even stronger. You'll still see us hosting the FarmHouse Fair, Rachel will continue leading Ladies Skill Sharing, and we'll keep finding ways to educate, encourage, and connect with this incredible community we love so much.

Thank you for supporting Dusty Goat Homestead through every season. Sometimes growth looks like adding more...and sometimes it looks like taking a step back so you can build something even better.

We're excited for this next chapter, and we can't wait to share the journey with all of you. ❤

07/30/2026

My first Fairy Lamp and I love it so much. Another wishlist item marked off! This brings me joy. Happy thrifting yall 💓

07/25/2026

Oh how I love Corning Ware especially the Spice of Life pattern. I'm starting my collection and am enjoying the hunt.

07/22/2026

Thrift wishes coming true! Pyrex Amish Butterprint bowl found at Goodwill for $5.99, like what?! This is a great find 👏

07/21/2026

Tiffany inspired table lamp. This is a beautiful piece and I found it for only $6. Incredible find!

07/20/2026

Vintage wish list item... CHECKED OFF! 😍

I finally found a Corning Ware 6-cup Percolator with all the original parts and it's in working condition!

I've been hunting for one of these forever, and I'm beyond excited to add it to my collection! Sometimes the thrill of the hunt is just as good as the find. ❤️

04/30/2026

A lot of people say they want a homestead life, but what they really want is the idea of it.

They picture fresh eggs, cute animals, and peaceful mornings. What they don’t always picture are the early wake-ups, the mess, the hard decisions, or the days when everything feels like it’s working against you.

Because real homesteading isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a commitment.
It’s learning as you go, failing and trying again, figuring out how to make do with what you have. It’s feeding animals before yourself some days and showing up even when you’re tired.

But it’s also something else.

It’s pride in what you’re building. It’s knowing where your food comes from. It’s raising your family with intention and creating a life that’s yours. Not perfect. Not easy. But real.

So we are curious, what’s something about homesteading that surprised you once you started?