Highland Prairie Farms

08/02/2026

Today is the last day of the fair for these ladies. They were all spunky on the way to the wash rack this morning. I’m sure they are looking forward to relaxing at home tonight and getting their halters off. It’s been a long week for everyone but we loved getting to share highlands with so many smiling faces this week.

07/29/2026

All settled in at the Columbia County Fair in Portage, Wi. Come see us now till Sunday

07/19/2026

We are a little over a week away from county fair so heifers are getting walked, washed, and brushed almost daily. Today included extra time working with show halters on to get them used to the chain. They still have some learning left to do but we are pretty proud of this trio of heifers.

05/10/2026

How appropriate on this Mother’s Day that we share a first for Highland Prairie Farms, twins! Mike discovered that Ivy had two babies when he went to check this morning. So far both babies seem to be doing well. We will be watching them closely to make sure both are nursing and mom is taking care of both. Right now we are pretty sure both are girls, names pending.

03/18/2026

03/14/2026

Fellow livestock owners, where’s the most interesting place you’ve picked up an animal? For us today it was the parking lot of a youth basketball tournament. Anyway, we welcomed Maverick & Goose to their new home!

01/31/2026

Had to call in the B team for chores today! Everyone has food and water. Even Charlotte approved! We’re certainly thankful for the slightly warmer temperatures too.

12/16/2025

Today marks the end of one era and a new beginning for Highland Prairie Farms. Six years ago we made the jump from raising a handful of Highlands at our small property to purchasing a fold and renting a farm in Fall River, WI. Since then, we grew our fold to over 50 head. Along the way we have learned a lot about grazing, handling, breeding, calving, and marketing Highlands. We’ve had exciting successes and suffered heartbreaking losses. When an opportunity to rent a property closer to home came available we decided to take it. This has required developing additional infrastructure at the new location including significant water and electrical improvements. If you’ve ever moved homes, try moving an entire herd of cattle and hundreds of big squares of hay…in winter. Mike has worked tirelessly to ready the property and today the first cattle arrived at the new farm. Additional infrastructure work will be needed in the spring but for now our cows are comfy exploring their new location. Mike will now work on moving the rest of the herd from their temporary holding at our place. We are excited to set up this new farm and have our cattle closer. We are forever grateful to John & Dorothy Priske (Fountain Prairie Farms) for their confidence in us six years ago and their support over these years.