In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I sit down with Kelli Foreman of Kodiak Goat Dairy, fifth-generation farmer on a storm-tossed Alaskan island,where one day you're milking A2/A2 cows and the next you're shaking a green bucket at a bear. We get real about building true food security when the boats don't come, finishing beef on kelp, running a micro raw-milk dairy the right way, and raising farm kids who can actually do hard things. We talk about community bartering over bureaucracy, making soil from manure on a literal rock, and why resilience isn't a slogan, it's a system you build at home with your neighbors. If you crave a life where food, family, and freedom actually mean something again, this one's your roadmap—with laughter, grit, and zero fluff.

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Episode Highlights: kodiak island, raw milk, a2/a2 dairy, goat dairy, food security, kelp-finished beef, farm kids, farmers market, compost soil, micro dairy, barter economy, community resilience

Takeaways:

• Resilience starts local—feed your own community first
• Empty shelves are normal there; systems must assume storms
• Kelp and grass can finish beef beautifully
• Raw milk done right requires rigorous cleanliness
• Barter and relationships beat red tape
• Make soil, make food—close the loop
• Do it messy, then refine as you go

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Links & Resources Mentioned

Kelli's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kodiakgoatdairy/

Kelli's Website | https://www.thelastsmallfarm.com/

Kelli's YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thelastsmallfarm

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Want to turn your homestead into more than just a hobby? I've been there. As a former farmer, I built a profitable business from my land, selling out at local markets, preserving food through canning, and earning hundreds of thousands of dollars from what I grew and raised. Now, I help others do the same. Whether it's garden coaching, raising animals, selling eggs, or turning your harvest into income through canning, I'll show you practical ways to bring real value from your homestead. Let's talk about your goals and how we can make your land work for you. Book a free call today using the link below, let's get started!

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