👨👩👧👦 Meet the Wild Country Acres Crew
While Janine is the chief storyteller (and chief goat-milker!), this dream is powered by the entire family. We are a team committed to this simple, wild, and wonderful life.
Janine, The Founder, Planner & Implementer: Janine is the heart and voice of Wild Country Acres, driven by a passion for education and self-sufficiency. On the farm, she's the chief of goat-milking, a chicken math enthusiast, and the one who is always learning a new skill!
Al, The Builder, Fixer & Logistics Expert: Al is the man who can turn a "good potential" 11 acres into a functioning farm. He's head of fencing, construction, heavy lifting, and keeping the machinery running (most of the time!).
Our Daughter, The Animal Whisperer & Dedicated Helper: She has an undeniable connection with the animals and a wonderful sense of responsibility. You'll find her with her beloved rabbits and cats, collecting eggs, and a HUGE help in the kitchen baking or butchering our meat!
Our Son, The Future Farmer & Outdoor Explorer: He is energetic, curious, and growing up right alongside the farm. He's our designated tractor-driver, dirt-digger, and critical helper during planting and harvesting seasons.
Together, we are learning, growing, and sharing every step of this unpredictable journey with you!
🍎 Our Mission: The Wild Country Acres Educational Farm
Our story proves that you don't need to be born on a farm to start one—you just need a willingness to learn, a lot of grit, and maybe a few good-natured goats!
The entire journey of Wild Country Acres has been one big, beautiful, (and messy), hands-on educational experience. Now, our mission is to share those hard-earned lessons with you.
What We Offer
Wild Country Acres is designed to be a place where the simplicity of rural life meets practical, modern learning. We focus on providing real-world knowledge in a warm, welcoming, and imperfect setting.
Hands-On Learning: We open our gates to share the reality of homesteading, from the chaotic "chicken math" to the pride of milking a goat for the very first time.
Farm-to-Table Transparency: Learn exactly where your food comes from by understanding sustainable animal husbandry and the process of raising happy, healthy livestock, including our cows, hogs, and chickens.
The Grit & Grace of Growing: We teach you not just how to grow a "pretty okay" garden, but how to tackle the challenges—from soil health to pest control—and celebrate the successes of a bountiful harvest.
Simple, Intentional Living: Beyond the technical skills, we share our ongoing journey toward a more intentional and simple life, proving that you can blend family, farm, and career right where you are.
Our goal is simple: To demystify farming and inspire you to take your own steps toward self-sufficiency, no matter how small or how far you are from the "Sticks."